Amid Trump’s Tariff Blitz, China Signals It’s Ready to Buy More Indian Goods

Chinese envoy urges stronger trade ties, invites Indian companies to ‘cross the Himalayas’

April 2, 2025 | As the world braces for Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, China is opening its doors wider to Indian goods. In a strategic move to strengthen regional ties, Beijing’s envoy to New Delhi says China is ready to increase imports from India and boost bilateral cooperation.

Also Read: India-China Ties at 75: New Delhi Stresses ‘Lessons Learnt’ Amid Border Tensions

🗣️ What China Said:

“We are willing to work with the Indian side to strengthen practical cooperation in trade… and import more Indian products well-suited to the Chinese market,”
– Xu Feihong, Chinese Ambassador to India (via Global Times)

He also encouraged Indian companies to invest and seek growth in China:

“We welcome more Indian enterprises to cross the Himalayas and share the dividends of China’s development.”

🔍 Key Highlights:

China hopes India will create a fair, transparent business climate for Chinese companies.
This gesture comes just as US President Trump is set to unveil massive reciprocal tariffs targeting all major economies — including India.
The move is widely seen as China’s economic outreach to India amid strained US-China relations.

🤝 India-China: Signs of Reset

On April 1, President Xi Jinping congratulated India on 75 years of diplomatic ties, calling for closer collaboration.
Despite the 2020 Ladakh border standoff, both nations are slowly rebuilding trust:
- Border talks resumed
- Direct flights between India & China set to restart
- Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra plans revived

🇺🇸 Meanwhile, In The US…

President Donald Trump to announce sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs today at 4 PM EDT (1:30 AM IST).
India, often labeled the “tariff king” by Trump, is among the few countries reducing tariffs in response.
New Delhi and Washington are working on an early-stage trade agreement to defuse tensions.

📉 The stakes are high:
With global markets jittery and US-China trade wars reigniting, India’s diplomacy and trade deals in both directions could play a crucial role in shaping the next phase of global commerce.

News Desk