• A. AMALIYA

The global trade war, marked by rising tariffs, protectionist policies, and strategic economic rivalries among major economies, has significantly reshaped international trade dynamics and posed complex challenges for emerging markets like India. Triggered primarily by tensions between the United States and China, the trade war disrupted global supply chains, reduced trade volumes, and increased uncertainty in financial markets. For the Indian economy, these developments have produced both adverse impacts and strategic opportunities. On the negative side, slower global growth and weakened export demand affected key Indian sectors such as engineering goods, textiles, and information technology services, while volatility in commodity prices and capital flows added pressure on macroeconomic stability. At the same time, higher input costs and uncertainty discouraged private investment and strained small and medium enterprises. However, the trade war also created opportunities for India to enhance its role in global value chains, as multinational firms sought to diversify production away from China. India benefited from trade diversion in select sectors, increased foreign direct investment interest, and greater emphasis on domestic manufacturing through initiatives like “Make in India” and “Atmanirbhar Bharat.” Overall, the impact of the global trade war on the Indian economy has been mixed, underscoring the need for structural reforms, trade diversification, and stronger competitiveness to navigate an increasingly fragmented global trade environment.

Global Trade War, Indian Economy, Protectionism, Trade Diversion, Global Supply Chains, Economic Growth

"AN ANALYSIS OF THE GLOBAL TRADE WAR AND ITS IMPACT ON THE INDIAN ECONOMY", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 1, page no.a675-a680, January-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2601081.pdf

"AN ANALYSIS OF THE GLOBAL TRADE WAR AND ITS IMPACT ON THE INDIAN ECONOMY", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 1, page no. ppa675-a680, January-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2601081.pdf