Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Kant Proposes Joint Ventures with China Amidst US Tariff Concerns
India is facing tariffs from the US due to its purchase of Russian oil.
To deal with this, Amitabh Kant, a former government official, suggests that India team up with Chinese companies to make products in India.
This could help grow the Indian economy.
China has spoken out against the US tariffs on India.
The goal is for India to become a much bigger economy over time.
The US had earlier put tariffs on China, which were temporarily paused.
Amitabh Kant suggests joint ventures with China to boost 'Make in India'.
Kant emphasizes the need to transition India from a $4T to a $35T economy.
US imposed tariffs on India, citing Russian oil purchases.
China criticizes US tariffs on India, calling them an abuse of tariffs.
The US and China previously paused tariff hikes for 90 days.
- Who
- Amitabh Kant, US, China.
- What
- Amitabh Kant proposes joint ventures with Chinese companies in response to US tariffs and India's trade concerns.
- When
- Ongoing discussions, with US tariffs already in effect.
- Where
- India and its trade relationship with China and the US.
- Why
- India responding to US tariffs by exploring economic partnerships.
Pro Joint Ventures
No Specific Opposition
Economic Strategy
Pro Joint Ventures
Promote joint ventures with China for manufacturing.
No Specific Opposition
Continue with existing trade dynamics or other solutions.
- Proponent of JV
- Amitabh Kant
- Target of US Tariffs
- India
- India's Economic Goal
- $35 Trillion Economy
- China's Stance
- Criticizes US Tariffs
- Reason for US Tariffs
- India's Russian Oil Imports
Sources
'Attack Trump with tourism': Amitabh Kant's playbook to beat US tariffs
'Hold firm, reform big': Amitabh Kant urges India to win long term tariff war with US
Govt working on 4 strategy pillars to push exports, fast track FTA talks amid high US tariffs
Ahead Of Trump-Putin Talks, Key US Official's Big Warning On India Tariffs
