India-China Bhai-Bhai Again? Trump’s 50% Tariff Sparks Surprise Thaw

India-China Bhai-Bhai Again? Trump’s 50% Tariff Sparks Surprise Thaw

Published : Aug 19, 2025, 04:04 PM IST

India and China are slowly warming up after years of tensions, with talks on trade, travel, and diplomacy resuming. Interestingly, many credit Donald Trump’s steep 50% tariff on Indian exports, not any ceasefire, for nudging India to look East and reopen dialogue with Beijing.