Global Trade Tensions Escalate as Trump Tariffs Force Nations to Choose Sides
President Trump's trade policies are accelerating geopolitical realignments, with nations like India and Mexico facing stark choices between U.S. and Chinese economic spheres. India's refusal to curb Russian oil imports has triggered 50% U.S. tariffs on key exports, from textiles to solar panels, while Prime Minister Modi prepares for a symbolic Beijing visit—his first in seven years.
Meanwhile, Mexico weighs retaliatory tariffs against China that could strengthen North American trade ties ahead of critical negotiations. These developments underscore how trade wars are reshaping global supply chains and investment flows, with potential Ripple effects across emerging markets and commodity-dependent economies.