New Delhi, April 16 -- As the trade war between the US and China intensifies, India is on high alert to prevent any surge in diverted goods entering the country, senior government officials said.

A committee has been established for the purpose. It will be headed by commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal and comprise officials from the Ministry of Commerce, Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), and Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

It will closely monitor any influx of agricultural products from the US and merchandise from China. These goods could be routed through third countries such as Vietnam, Indonesia and Nepal.

The commerce secretary will review th...