Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:15pm on 14 Oct 2025,Tuesday India Global
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has positioned India as a potential ally against China's rare earth export controls, calling it "China versus the world." He accused Beijing of pointing "a bazooka at supply chains and industrial base of the entire free world" through restrictions on minerals critical to auto, electronics, and defense industries. Bessent announced meetings with allies including Europeans, Indians, and Asian democracies for global support. This follows President Trump's 100% additional tariffs on China and threats to cancel the planned Xi meeting at APEC summit. India, facing 50% US tariffs itself, navigates this tension while recently resetting China ties. Indo-US trade talks continue this week toward a bilateral agreement. (PC: X)
