Trade Between the USA, India, and China

May 9, 2026, 15:31
AsiaInternational

Introduction

The USA has trade deals with India and China. These deals are difficult and change often.

Main Body

The USA and India trade many things. India sells a lot to the USA. The USA put high taxes on Indian goods. India did not fight back. Instead, India bought more energy and weapons from the USA. The USA and China also have problems. China sells many things to the USA. In April 2026, China's exports grew by 14.1%. This happened because other countries bought more goods due to war in Iran. The USA wants to buy fewer things from China. However, the USA still needs Chinese parts for electronics and minerals. The USA cannot stop trading with China completely.

Conclusion

The USA is a very strong market. India and China try to find new ways to sell their goods to stay safe.

Learning

πŸ“¦ The 'Buying & Selling' Logic

In this text, we see how to describe moving goods between countries. To reach A2, you need to master these opposite actions:

Action A: Giving goods

  • Sell β†’\rightarrow India sells a lot to the USA.
  • Export β†’\rightarrow China's exports grew.

Action B: Receiving goods

  • Buy β†’\rightarrow India bought more energy.
  • Import (The opposite of export) β†’\rightarrow The USA wants to buy fewer things.

πŸ’‘ Grammar Spot: 'Fewer' vs 'More'

Look at how the text describes quantity:

  • More (Higher number) β†’\rightarrow "bought more energy"
  • Fewer (Lower number) β†’\rightarrow "buy fewer things"

A2 Tip: Use 'fewer' for things you can count (like parts, goods, or phones) and 'less' for things you cannot count (like water or time).

πŸ› οΈ Useful Word Pairings

  • High taxes (Expensive costs to bring goods in)
  • Trade deals (Official agreements to buy/sell)

Vocabulary Learning

trade
the buying and selling of goods and services between countries
Example:The USA and India trade many things.
deal
an agreement between two or more parties
Example:The USA has trade deals with India and China.
difficult
hard to do or understand
Example:These deals are difficult.
change
to make something different
Example:Change often.
many
a large number of
Example:The USA and China sell many things.
sell
to give something in exchange for money
Example:China sells many things to the USA.
high
tall or above average
Example:The USA put high taxes on Indian goods.
tax
a fee paid to the government
Example:The USA put high taxes on Indian goods.
goods
items that can be bought or sold
Example:India sells a lot to the USA.
fight
to try to defeat or stop someone
Example:India did not fight back.
buy
to purchase something
Example:India bought more energy and weapons from the USA.
need
to require something
Example:The USA still needs Chinese parts.
part
a piece of something
Example:Chinese parts for electronics and minerals.
stop
to end or cease
Example:The USA cannot stop trading with China completely.
market
a place where goods are sold
Example:The USA is a very strong market.
find
to discover or locate
Example:India and China try to find new ways.
new
not old or previously known
Example:India and China try to find new ways.
stay
to remain in a place
Example:to stay safe.
safe
not dangerous or harmful
Example:to stay safe.