Pakistan, Aug. 8 -- India has paused new arms deals with the United States after President Donald Trump imposed harsh tariffs on Indian exports. The move signals growing tensions between the two allies. Officials in Delhi said a planned visit by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Washington has been cancelled. The visit was meant to finalize major defence deals. But now, India is reassessing its options.

Trump raised tariffs by 25% on Indian goods as punishment for India's Russian oil imports. The total duty now stands at 50%-one of the highest rates for any US trade partner. Trump accused India of funding Russia's war in Ukraine. In response, India decided to freeze progress on several planned US arms purchases. However, talks could resu...