Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:49am on 16 Oct 2025,Thursday India Global
Brazil and India are strengthening ties to counter Trump's trade wars, with officials and executives meeting in New Delhi this week to triple their $12 billion partnership. Both nations face harsh 50% tariffs threatening economic growth. Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin leads a delegation exploring partnerships in agribusiness, biofuels, and defense. Trump's policies have pushed global realignments, including India-China thaw and Mercosur-EU deals. While Modi initially hesitated attending BRICS summit fearing US backlash, Lula's persuasion succeeded. India sends nearly one-fifth exports to America; Brazil sends 12%. Despite deepening cooperation, both remain dependent on US markets, selling similar products and relying heavily on China, limiting their ability to fully pivot away.
