Group 1 - The Indian government has imposed a temporary 12% tariff on 22 categories of steel products imported from China, aligning with the U.S. initiative for a "non-Chinese supply chain" amid the U.S.-China trade war [1][3] - India's steel imports from China are significant, with 1.87 million tons expected in 2024 and 2025, accounting for 28% of total imports, while South Korea holds the largest share at 31% [1] - The imposition of tariffs is seen as a move to protect local industries, but it has raised concerns about the impact on downstream industries in India, such as Tata Motors, which relies heavily on Chinese steel [5][7] Group 2 - Following India's tariff announcement, U.S. President Trump indicated a potential reduction in tariffs on China, causing fluctuations in global stock markets, including a 2.66% rise in the Dow Jones index [3] - The Indian government's strategy to balance relations between the U.S. and China has been criticized as shortsighted, with the "Make in India 2.0" initiative facing challenges, as manufacturing's contribution to GDP is only 13%, far below the targeted 25% [7][9] - The reliance on Chinese components is evident, with 92% of smartphone displays and 78% of batteries used in Indian-assembled devices sourced from China, highlighting vulnerabilities in India's "assembly economy" [7]