The US accuses India of enabling China's tariff evasion via modified goods re-exports, threatening severe economic impact. While India shifts to importing Chinese intermediate goods for its manufacturing, the author cautions against bowing to potential US punitive actions. Despite past concessions on tariffs and trade policies (e.g., motorcycles, Russian oil) which emboldened the US, India must resist. Chinese imports are vital for "Make in India." The article urges India to firmly push back against escalating US demands for economic sovereignty.