After the tension over tariffs, relations between India and America are now softening somewhat. US President Donald Trump had recently announced that he is going to make a trade deal with India. Meanwhile, important information has also come out from the Defense Ministry. A special agreement was signed between India and America on defense related cooperation for 10 years on Friday (31 October).

Rajnath Singh said through a post on We signed a 10-year framework for the India-US Major Defense Partnership. This will usher in a new era in our already strong defense cooperation. He said, “This defense framework will provide policy direction to the entire gamut of India-US defense relations.” This symbolizes our growing strategic synergy and will usher in a new decade of partnership.,

Had a fruitful meeting with my US counterpart @SecWar Peter Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur. We signed the 10 years ‘Framework for the US-India Major Defense Partnership’. This will usher in a new era in our already strong defense partnership.

This Defense Framework will provide policy… pic.twitter.com/IEP6Udg9Iw

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 31, 2025

Rajnath Singh on Malaysia tour

Rajnath Singh reached Malaysia on Thursday (30 October), where he met defense ministers of several countries. Rajnath Singh also became a part of a conference of defense ministers. According to the Defense Ministry, an important meeting will be held under the chairmanship of Malaysia. Defense ministers of all ASEAN member countries will be present in this meeting. The objective of this meeting is to further strengthen defense and security cooperation between India and ASEAN countries.

The agreement with America can increase India’s defense technology. Many advanced technologies can also be obtained from America. After Operation Sindoor, Pakistan had increased its closeness with America, but now America is also trying to improve relations with India.

US President Donald Trump has once again taken a big decision regarding the tariff. He has imposed 100 percent tariff on the pharma sector, that is, now 100 percent tariff will be charged on medicines. He gave information about this by sharing the post on social media platform Truth. Trump said on Friday (26 September) that we are increasing the fee of pharmaceutical product.

Trump said via Truth Post, “We have any branded or patented pharmaceutical from 1 October 2025 Products But 100 percent tariffs will be imposed, until the concerned company sets up its manufacturing plant in the US. If a company has started the work of the plant, then it will not be targeted. Thank you for focusing on this issue. ”

50 percent tariff on some stuff related to kitchen

Trump said through another post, “We kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities and associated with it Products But from 1 October 2025, 50 percent tariffs will be made. Additionally, 30 percent fee will be levied on furniture. The important reason for this is that other countries Products Sending huge amounts in America. This is not appropriate, but we have to do so for national security. ”

25 percent tariff imposed on heavy trucks

Trump said, “Our heavy truck manufacturers To protect against the unfair race of outside countries, I am going to put 25 percent tariff on all heavy trucks made in other parts of the world since 1 October 2025. This makes our big truck manufacturing companies, Like Peterbilat, Kenworth, Freightlineer And others Will get protection from external intervention. Our truck drivers Have to keep financially strong and strong. ”

Let us know that there was a situation of tension between India and America due to tariffs for the past several days, but now the conversation between the two countries has started. After the visit of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, the expectation of talks on the trade deal has also increased.