New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- Markets trembled as US President Donald Trump reignited a global trade war, imposing fresh tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico, sending shockwaves through international trade corridors.

With China retaliating swiftly, slapping 15% tariffs on select US goods, the battle lines are once again drawn in a high-stakes economic standoff. But amid the turmoil, a new opportunity emerges for India-one that could shift global supply chains and strengthen its foothold in key US markets.

India, which directly competes with China in sectors like textiles, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals, stands to gain from this escalating conflict. History, too, backs this optimism-during the previous US-China trade war, India's exports surged ...