India Says US Defense Ties Intact Despite Trump’s Tariffs
Indian Air Force Apache helicopters during parade in New Delhi in January.
Photographer: Prakash Singh/BloombergIndia’s defense ties with Washington remain on track with a US delegation set to visit New Delhi this month, even as the South Asian nation grapples with President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs.
“We are expecting a US Defense Policy Team to be in Delhi in mid-August,” Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for India’s External Affairs Ministry said Thursday. The 21st edition of the annual joint military exercise Yudh Abhyas is expected to take place later this month in Alaska, he added.