Archive · 12 Sep 2025
India and EU Aim for Comprehensive FTA, US Trade Team Visit
India and the European Union are working hard to make a trade deal that will help businesses on both sides.
The deal aims to make it easier to buy and sell goods between India and Europe.
The US has placed tariffs on India and trade talks with the EU are on going.
US trade officials are visiting India next week.
Both sides hope the deal will boost growth.
They are hoping the deal will be ready by the end of the year.
They also plan to strengthen partnerships.
The deal will include access to agriculture goods, manufacturing products like automobiles and access to financial services.
India and the EU are committed to concluding a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
The US is sending a trade team to India next week.
The EU is India's largest trading partner.
A 50% tariff was imposed by the US on some Indian imports.
FTA negotiations include discussions on automotive sectors and access to agriculture goods, manufacturing products and financial services.
- Who
- India and the EU; US trade team.
- What
- Negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and related trade discussions.
- When
- Ongoing, with a goal to finalize the FTA by the end of the year. US trade team visiting next week.
- Where
- India, EU.
- Why
- To unlock investment, reduce barriers, expand market access, and enhance supply chains.
- EU-India Trade
- €140 billion in 2023
- US Tariff on India
- 50% on some imports
- FTA Negotiations
- Ongoing, aiming for end-of-year conclusion
- EU's Largest Trading Partner
- India
- US Trade Team Visit
- Next Week
Sources
"First Tranche Of Agreement By November": Piyush Goyal On US-India Trade Talks
US mending ties with New Delhi after tariff imposition? Sergio Gor hints at Trump's India visit
India, EU committed to early conclusion of FTA: Goyal
Trump says his patience with Russian President Putin 'running out fast' - Telegraph India
US-India ties: American trade team to visit India next week
‘Both economies will be of significance & relevance’: Piyush Goyal on India-EU FTA
