Has India really paused US defence deals over Trump’s tariff hike? A fact-check

Has India really paused US defence deals over Trump’s tariff hike? A fact-check

India’s Ministry of Defence has denied reports that it halted major US arms purchases following Trump’s decision to double tariffs on Indian exports. While media claims suggest deals for Stryker combat vehicles, Javelin missiles and P-8I aircraft are delayed, officials insist all procurements are moving forward under existing procedures despite the trade dispute

A view shows a Stryker armoured vehicle with the Washington Monument in the background on the day of a military parade to commemorate the US Army’s 250th Birthday in Washington, DC, US, June 14, 2025. File Image/Reuters