According to reports from "India Today" and "The Print" on September 4, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled on August 29 that former President Trump's imposition of tariffs on multiple countries was illegal, with a vote of 7 to 4.
Responding to this, the Trump administration subsequently appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, arguing that lowering tariffs on countries like India would expose the U.S. to trade retaliation and weaken its efforts to maintain peace abroad. The appeal document stated that the tariffs on India were imposed because India purchased Russian energy, providing capital for Russia to continue its military operations.
The document also stated that due to these tariffs, the U.S. has reached a framework agreement with six trading partners and the 27 EU countries, thereby strengthening the U.S. global position. Canceling the tariffs would weaken the U.S. defense industrial base, affect an annual trade deficit of USD 1.2 trillion, and cast a shadow over ongoing trade negotiations.
Notably, the U.S.-India tariff issue has not affected their defense cooperation. According to information, a delegation from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is scheduled to visit the U.S. in October for the fifth round of talks on jointly producing the F414-INS6 aero-engine. This deal will involve 80% technology transfer, mainly focused on the production stage. India hopes to sign a joint production contract for the F-414 engine by late 2026. Meanwhile, India will also collaborate with Safran Group of France to jointly design, develop, and produce a new 120KN engine to power the second batch of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).
A source from India's defense and security sector revealed that despite the tense tariff issues, the negotiations have generally progressed smoothly.
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