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Thursday, July 16, 2026
India is reassessing its approach to Chinese investment and regional trade agreements as geopolitical realignments prompt New Delhi to diversify economic partnerships. A senior adviser to Prime Minister Narendra Modi indicated the country should expand economic cooperation with Beijing, citing concerns over US trade reliability. The stance reflects a broader recalibration following recent changes to American tariff policy. India's willingness to reconsider regional trade pacts signals a potential shift in its approach to cross-border commerce, driven by growing uncertainty over US trade commitments.