The only reason to get an iPhone Air seems to be to show off that you have an iPhone Air. Otherwise, there doesn't seem to be any practical reason not to get the iPhone 17 Pro if you have an extra $100.
Just for background: These actions are targeted against Chinese companies, in the continued battle by Indian government to fight against recent land grab near Himalayas by Chinese Army and long term economic war e.g., New Silk Road, Trade Deficit etc.