Kolkata, Nov. 29 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday highlighted the vulnerabilities of global supply chains, citing the impact of conflicts, climate events, and demand-side uncertainty. He highlighted that a third of global production currently takes place in China.

Speaking at the Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) Conferral Ceremony at IIM Calcutta, Jaishankar highlighted the volatility caused by the US tariffs

"A third of global production currently takes place in China. This has put the spotlight on the resilience and reliability of supply chains. Conflicts and climate events have added to the possibility of their disruption. When it comes to energy, the US has gone from being a major importer to a significant e...