Steep US tariff increases on China, and ally UK hauling in Beijing’s ambassador over spying charges underline hardening of their policy. This emerging trade war could inevitably grow into a new Cold War. There are obvious lessons for India, at the receiving end of Chinese trade domination and military bullying.
New-age ambassadors using social media to speak to Indian govt. It’s smart diplomacy
New-age diplomats are using social media to speak to Indian government and citizens alike. After Danish ambassador’s appeal to get his street cleaned, US ambassador Eric Garcetti video ticks all the boxes—trade, military exercises, visas, kadak chai, Chole Bhature, gazab UPI, cricket. This is smart diplomacy with charm.
President Biden has imposed steep import tariffs on EVs, solar panels manufactured in China. These are the products the world needs to fight climate change. Competition between two superpowers is natural, although it should not veer into conflict. However, a tepid global economy, hit by one crisis after another since 2008, cannot recover if America strikes at the root of globalisation. 2. On balance, this is not good for India, which should be exporting a lot more merchandise, mainly manufactured goods.