India Pauses Boeing P-8I Aircraft Deal Amid U.S. Tariffs and Price Surge: Strategic Autonomy Takes Priority
India has paused its $3.6 billion deal to purchase six Boeing P-8I Poseidon aircraft amid a 50% cost escalation and rising trade tensions following the U.S.’s imposition of a 25% tariff on Indian exports. This strategic move reflects India’s push for defense self-reliance, budgetary constraints, and resistance to external pressure. The decision impacts both Indian …