Poor FTA utilisation presages a probable RCEP trade trap by China

A growth in manufacturing and GDP could not step up creation of more jobs

India is contemplating pulling out of trade block comprising 16 nations.

The ensuing trade war has increased interdependence among BRICS members, ushering in greater dynamicity and prosperity

The US-imposed trade war is opening new doors for Indo-China engagement in economic development

The SCO entry will help India augment its trade relations with China, particularly in light on the existing Sino-US trade tiff.

Oil price hike has insulated India from any major downturn in its manufacturing initiative

The Wuhan Summit creates a new template for economic engagement – India can benefit from Chinese economic muscle.

US rejoining TPP will put further pressure on China

Richer Indian states have proven to be less efficient in providing farmers’ security – West Bengal being a stark example of agricultural success

While China has lessons to learn from the US trade conflict, India could benefit from shift in Chinese policy

The US trade barriers are unlikely to push China into a retaliatory trade war; India must be wary of non-tariff barriers