News / India feels the heat as China 'weaponises' for trade war bargaining power

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Amid the tariff threats by US president-elect Donald Trump, signs of a murkier geopolitical environment building across markets are emerging, with its ripple effects threatening trade diversification in Asia.

At particular risk is India’s heightened push to become a formidable alternative manufacturing hub, especially in the electronics and hi-tech sectors, which has already yielded some tangible investment gains with more promising indicators.

These efforts are now being severely tested by recent export controls imposed by China ...