- US-India ties challenged by tariffs, visa changes, and regional instability
- India and Australia formalized a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership focused on promoting a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific.
- India is central to the strategic concerns of the Indo-Pacific region, with current issues including trade tariffs and visa regimes.
India's Dominance in South Asian Bilateral Trade Highlighted
What happened
The total bilateral trade for South Asia is approximately $1.7 trillion, with India contributing mostly to this trade volume. The region's combined GDP is around $5.6 trillion, which represents less than 5% of global GDP.
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Why it matters
Despite having over 25% of the global population, South Asia's GDP per capita is less than $3,000, compared to a global average of around $15,000. Intra-regional trade remains highly disconnected, having accounted for less than 3% of total trade since 1985.
India is central to strategic concerns in the Indo-Pacific region, and India and Australia recently formalized a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership aimed at promoting a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific.
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