News Update : Trump tariffs: Why India didn't react to 50% duty immediately? Rajnath Singh reveals - TOI NEWS DESK

Defence minister Rajnath Singh stated that India didn't immediately retaliate to the US's 50% tariff due to its broad-mindedness. He expressed confidence that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) will eventually become part of India without aggressive action, as its residents are demanding freedom. Singh recalled stating five years ago that PoK would itself want to join India. Defence minister Rajnath Singh stated that India didn't immediately retaliate to the US's 50% tariff due to its broad-mindedness. He expressed confidence that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) will eventually become part of India without aggressive action, as its residents are demanding freedom. Singh recalled stating five years ago that PoK would itself want to join India. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/trump-tariffs-why-india-didnt-react-to-50-duty-immediately-rajnath-singh-reveals/articleshow/124043617.cms Date: 2025-09-22T09:32:10.000Z