Rajnath Singh Hits Back at Trump Tariffs, Says 'No Power Can Stop India's Rise'

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh took a veiled swipe at US President Donald Trump over recent tariffs, accusing unnamed powers of attempting to slow India’s rapid economic growth

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Speaking at a public event, Singh said, “Some 'boss' is jealous, unable to accept India's rise. They want to disrupt our economic momentum, but they will fail.”

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His comments came after Washington imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods and an extra 25% penalty over New Delhi’s continued import of Russian oil

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Trump’s administration also threatened further tariff hikes, calling India’s economy “dead,” sparking strong reactions from New Delhi, which rejected claims it was financing Russia’s war in Ukraine

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Singh alleged some countries want Indian products to become costlier than global rivals, so the world stops buying them, hurting India’s exports and manufacturing

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Rejecting such attempts, Singh declared, “No power in the world can now stop India from becoming a major global power in the coming years.”

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Highlighting India’s defence industry, Singh said exports have crossed ₹24,000 crore, proving resilience despite tariffs. He called it a symbol of the strength of ‘New India.’

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He emphasised that India’s defence sector remains unaffected by the dispute and continues to expand its footprint globally through increased innovation and self-reliance in manufacturing

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