India, April 25 -- In 2025, the resurgence of tariff wars among major global economies-particularly between the US, China, the EU and India-has led to significant disruptions in international trade and economic cooperation. These conflicts have been ignited by disputes over digital trade policies, green technology subsidies, and supply chain sovereignty. While much attention has been paid to trade deficits and economic power balances, the broader societal impacts remain critically under-discussed. The 2025 tariff wars are exacerbating global challenges such as educational equity, poverty alleviation, and environmental sustainability, with consequences that may outlast the trade disputes themselves.

As nations like the US and China increa...