The US is crafting a strategy to counter China’s global influence, with India playing a central role. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent envisions a coalition with India, Japan, Vietnam, and South Korea to isolate Beijing economically. India’s openness to US trade deals and rejection of Chinese investments signal a strategic alignment, though it remains intertwined with Chinese supply chains.

The European Union is seeking a fair deal on tariffs with the United States, European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said on Monday, adding that this would require a “significant joint effort” on both sides.

Meta chief and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg took the stand Monday in a landmark US anti-trust trial in which his social media juggernaut stands accused of abusing its market power to acquire Instagram and WhatsApp before they could become competitors.