As China and the US dig in their heels on tariffs, businesses are beginning to explore newer geographies, including India, to set up production base. However, many of these moves are just shortcuts—companies setting up basic assembly lines without developing full-scale industrial ecosystems from the ground up.This limited approach risks violating the crucial Rules of Origin, leading to potential long-term reputational damage. Indian firms would be wise to steer clear of this superficial approach.