As Trump returns, Sino-Indian relations are changing

The article discusses significant geopolitical developments involving India, China, and the US in early 2025. Key points include:
President-elect Trump threatened BRICS nations with 100% tariffs over potential challenges to dollar dominance, while promising 25% tariffs on Canadian/Mexican imports and additional tariffs on China.
INDIA-CHINA RELATIONS ARE WARMING, EVIDENCED BY:
Resolution of the Himalayan border dispute
Modi-Xi meeting at BRICS summit in Kazan
India's increased openness to Chinese investment
Indian government's support for integrating with Chinese supply chains
US-INDIA RELATIONS ARE COOLING DUE TO:
Indian accusations of US involvement in Bangladesh's regime change
Allegations regarding the US prosecution of Gautam Adani
Competition for foreign investment
India's frustration with dollar hegemony
US criticism of India's domestic policies
ECONOMIC FACTORS DRIVING THIS SHIFT:
China's dominance in global supply chains
Tripling of Chinese greenfield investments globally
India's need for foreign investment and manufacturing growth
US's reduced global economic leadership
India's pivot toward China could be a strategic move to gain leverage in dealings with a returning Trump administration while maintaining its existing US defense partnership.