Can the New India-China Bonhomie Reshape Trade and Hurt the US in Asia?

Can the new India-China bonhomie reshape trade and hurt the US in Asia?

Trump’s tariffs and shifting geopolitical winds have pulled India and China closer. That could undercut the US-led Quad.

India-China Ties Warm Amid US Tariffs, Resuming Trade and Flights

In the swirling currents of global geopolitics, the recent thaw in India-China relations is emerging as a pivotal shift, driven largely by U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies. As of August 2025, New Delhi and Beijing have announced measures to resume trade links, ease export curbs, and even restart direct flights suspended for five years, signaling a potential realignment that could reshape economic dynamics across Asia. Thi…

Trump Tariffs Have Pushed India Closer to Washington’s Rivals—Russia and China. What’s Ahead?

U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed push for higher tariffs on trading partners has triggered concern that India—one of Washington’s most important strategic allies—may be pushed toward deepening ties with powers the United States views as adversaries, namely China and Russia. Tariffs and Friction in U.S.-India Relations Trump targeted India with tariff increases on steel, aluminum, […] The post Trump Tariffs Have Pushed India Closer to Washin…