US President Donald Trump had imposed 50 percent tariff on India for buying oil from Russia. Indian businessmen were suffering huge losses due to this decision of Trump, but now Trump may face a big blow. India’s exports to China have increased by 22 percent. India has benefited a lot in the first half of the financial year 2025-26.

Relations between India and China have improved these days. China’s attitude has now become comfortable towards India to a great extent. Its benefits have been found in business. According to the report of ‘Hindustan Times’, India’s exports to China have increased by about 22% in the first half of 2025-26 compared to the first half of FY 2025. This includes many other things including telephone sets, prawns, aluminum and capsicum.

Shrimp industry suffered huge losses

India’s shrimp exports were adversely affected due to American tariffs. According to global data, due to tariffs, there was a 14 percent decline in air cargo exports from India to America. A huge loss to the shrimp industry of Andhra Pradesh was estimated to be around Rs 25,000 crore. It was being claimed that 50 percent of the orders were canceled due to the tariff.

What did China’s ambassador say about India’s exports?

China’s Ambassador to India Sha Feihong has shared a post regarding India-China trade. Expressing happiness over the issue, he wrote, “India’s exports to China have increased by 22 percent in the first half of the financial year 2025-26. China will give maximum space to India’s premium goods in its market.

Trump’s tariff plan against India-China

US President Trump had imposed tariffs on India and China as well as other countries. Trump had imposed 50 percent tariff on India for buying oil from Russia. There was a tariff war between China and America for a long time.