Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:34pm on 30 Nov 2025,Sunday International
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said politics now often “trumps” economics in today’s uncertain world. Speaking at IIM-Calcutta after receiving an honorary doctorate, he urged India to diversify supply sources to secure national needs. He noted the US is setting new terms in global trade, while China continues to follow its own rules. Jaishankar highlighted risks from conflicts, climate events, and supply disruptions, stressing the need for resilient supply chains. He said India is improving infrastructure and forging new trade and connectivity initiatives. His remarks come amid US-India trade tensions and tariffs on Indian goods.
