India hits jackpot! amid trade war by US, now India surpasses China in…, numbers will shock Pakistan

China was always ahead in terms of exports to various products in the USA and also in the world. Low cost and cheapest products of China are very famous which increases their exports in the world including India. After this month is different for India’s export industry, as it has surpassed China in terms of export to the USA. This one is mainly considered as an impact of US-China tariff wars after Donald Trump’s move. But it’s considered a positive sign for India’s exporters.

The tariff war between the US and China has become advantageous for India. In May 2025, India’s exports increased by 2.8%, reaching $71.1 billion. This growth helped to reduce the trade deficit. According to the Commerce Ministry, India’s total exports for May was at $71.12 billion, a 2.77% increase compared to $69.20 billion in May last year. The trade deficit also declined to $6.62 billion, down from $9.35 billion a year earlier.

India Surpasses China In Exports To US

In a major development, India has overtaken China in exports to the US. China’s exports to the US fell by 34.5% in May 2025, while India’s exports to the US grew by 17.3%. Globally, however, China’s overall exports saw growth, rising by 4.6% to $316.2 billion.

China Exports Other Countries

To reduce the impact of this decline in exports to the US, China has focused on improving trade ties with other regions, like the European Union, ASEAN, and India. Exports to India grew by 12.4% to $11.13 billion. 

The growing tensions between the US and China after Trump tariffs, have started the trade war. US President Donald Trump has raised tariffs, to which China has responded with its own tariff hikes that have led to economic tensions.

India has however benefited from this trade war wherein exports to the US rose by 17.3% to $8.8 billion majorly by smartphone exports.

Decline In Imports

India’s total imports slightly declined to $60.6 billion. However, non-oil and non-gold imports rose by 12% to $41.2 billion, as per GST data. IGST collections on imports increased by 72.9%, higher from Rs 24,510 crore in May 2024 to Rs 42,370 crore in May 2025.

Electronics imports also Increased by 27.5% to $9.1 billion. Whereas machinery and computer imports grew by 22% to $5 billion.

Paksitan’s export were far less than Indian, according to media reports, In fiscal year 2024-25, Pakistan’s exports were $24 billion.

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