A relationship frozen after a deadly clash high in the Himalayas five years ago appears to be thawing under the heat of Washington’s economic pressure.

Navarro claimed that American taxpayers are forced to bear extra costs because America "got to fund Modi's war". He added that "the road of peace runs right through New Delhi."

Trump’s tariffs and shifting geopolitical winds have pulled India and China closer. That could undercut the US-led Quad.

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro on Wednesday ramped up pressure on India to discontinue purchasing Russian oil, while accusing the country of funding Russia’s war in Ukraine and harming American taxpayers.

Amidst potential US tariffs, India asserts its improved relations with China are separate from US trade talks. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal expresse

The global economy is witnessing a major shift as three of the world’s biggest nations, India, China, and Russia, move closer together. What began as trade disputes and tariffs has now turned into a possible turning point for global commerce.

Beijing vowed to address New Delhi’s need for rare earths, and India’s prime minister confirmed he would soon make his first visit to China in seven years.

China and India have lately made inroads in their historically icy relationship by commiserating over steep, double-digit duties leveled on both countries by the U.S.

China backs India against steep U.S. tariffs, as Delhi diversifies trade ties and recalibrates its strategy amid shifting global economic and geopolitical dynamics.

China agrees to resume trade through Shipki-La in Himachal Pradesh, boosting economic ties and potential for tourism.