News / India/China armed clash sparks delay and extra costs to cross-border trade

Trade between China and India has suffered following a deadly border skirmish last month.

Since the brutal clash in the Himalayas on 15 June, which reportedly left 20 Indian soldiers dead, retaliatory measures between New Delhi and Beijing quickly spilled over into increased customs checks and delays for Chinese shipments entering India.

However, freight forwarders in India told The Loadstar exports from both sides had been affected.

“There are instances where buyers in China have advised their Indian suppliers to wait before planning ...