The combination of ignorance and arrogance is always amusing. There is no list of countries that are banned from buying the F-35. There is only a list of countries that Congress has approved. Typically Congressional approved is requested by the Administration after it has determined it is not against American interests. China and allies of China will obviously not be approved and none are likely to be interested, in any case. There has been bipartisan support for the strategic relationship with India for decades now. If the request is made, it is unlikely not to be approved unless, like I said earlier, India has gone over to the Chinese camp. The US benefits from $$, jobs and significant leverage over India since the latter will now be dependent on the US for repairs, maintenance and armaments.
India's base tariff is set at 25% because they have not made any trade concessions . Afghanistan has the lowest rate in South Asia , but that is because they are economically insignificant. All other countries of any significance that have rates lower than India have made significant trade concessions that India has refused to make. China, Canada, Mexico and Switzerland among others have even higher rates than India and for the same reason. They have all not signed on the dotted line yet. Like I said, wait till October before you count your chickens.
I had already explained why Turkey and UAE would not get the planes, but it seems you were not able to comprehend the obvious. They are both in Israel's neck of the woods and the US is committed to ensuring that Israel always has a qualitative edge in its neighborhood.
And yet, the US has offered F-35s to India despite it buying the S-400s. I am sure you can read, but comprehension is something entirely different.
Funnily enough, exactly the same thing can be said about Pakistan's strategy, perhaps even more so.Another day, another global demonstration of nationally institutionalised ineptitude.
Playing both sides with this ancient chanakiya mentality is formally defunct as a geopolitical strategy. It is pathetic seeing Indians constantly spinning this as "clever strategy to keep all parties pleased with them".
Russia, USA and China are not that stupid, that a supposedly mature and responsible nation has committed itself quite literally as an "ally" of one while also pretending to be an "ally" of others.
Quadrilateral Security Dialogue - Wikipedia
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Yes, the nonsense has been ongoing since the Biden era, so the Dems had already cottoned on to these shenanigans. Trump is just being consistent and any accusation that he or his cabinet are somehow at fault for being substandard negotiators is merely a deflection from Indians by way of personal attacks on individuals.
American interests - in general and regardless of party politics - are not served by false alliances with immature nation states who think they can perpetually game the system.
Like I said, wait till October. You must be really naive if you think the whole charade with at least Canada, Mexico, the EU, Japan, South Korea and other countries was not about securing favorable trade deals. Why would you think it is any different with India ? Actually, I do know the answer to that, but I have already spent far more time indulging you than I should have. Enjoy your fantasies while they last.
