印度背后捅刀中国，美高官前脚到，莫迪后脚递出“投名状”

Group 1 - India imposed a temporary 12% tariff on imported steel to protect domestic manufacturers, particularly small and medium-sized steel companies, starting from April 21, 2023 [1][3] - The tariff aims to stabilize the local market and reduce reliance on cheap imports, especially from China, which has become India's second-largest source of steel imports for the fiscal year 2024-2025 [1][3] - The Indian government acknowledges that while the tariff may alleviate short-term pressures, it does not address the underlying issues of domestic steel production competitiveness [3] Group 2 - During a visit by U.S. Vice President JD Vance to India, discussions included a roadmap for reducing tariffs, marking a significant shift in U.S.-India trade relations [5][8] - India is expected to increase its imports of U.S. oil and gas by 30% by 2026 as part of the negotiations, while also discussing defense cooperation and technology transfers [10] - The U.S. is leveraging tariff reductions to encourage India to align more closely with American interests, particularly in reducing dependence on Chinese manufacturing [7][10] Group 3 - Despite the tariff on steel, India remains dependent on China for various imports, including electronic and pharmaceutical raw materials, indicating a complex trade relationship [8][12] - The overall trade deficit with China is significant, with steel being a focal point, while India's total trade volume with China reached 127.7 billion tons [10][12] - Future cooperation between India and China is anticipated, with potential agreements to enhance mutual trade and address previous conflicts [12]