Ex-US Envoy Warns US Firms: No “China-Plus” Strategy Without India — Business Today Analysis

The article reports views of a former U.S. envoy who cautioned American firms against relying solely on a “China-Plus” manufacturing or supply-chain diversification strategy; instead, India should be considered a crucial partner. The commentary underscores geopolitical shifts, trade policy recalibration, and rising strategic importance of India in global supply chains. It has implications for trade law, foreign-investment policy, and economic strategy — especially relevant for multinationals evaluating global sourcing, manufacturing relocation, or investment diversification.