Archive · 26 Jul 2025
UK-India Trade Deal: CBAM Excluded, Future Impact Concerns
The UK and India have a trade agreement, but the UK's planned carbon tax (CBAM) isn't included yet.
If the UK does put the tax on Indian goods in the future, India can take steps to protect its exports, like adding its own taxes to UK goods.
This carbon tax is to make companies pay for their carbon emissions.
India is also talking to the EU about their own version of this tax, which India sees as a potential trade problem.
The UK's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is not part of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India.
The UK plans to implement CBAM starting in 2027.
If implemented, India can take measures to offset the impact on its exports.
The issue was discussed during negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
India is also in discussions with the European Union regarding its own CBAM.
- Who
- India and the UK.
- What
- The UK's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is not included in the Free Trade Agreement with India.
- When
- The UK plans to implement CBAM starting in 2027.
- Where
- Between the UK and India.
- Why
- CBAM is not included because the UK has not formally notified the tax yet. If implemented, India can take measures to offset its impact.
India's Position
UK's Stance
CBAM Impact
India's Position
India can take countermeasures if the UK implements CBAM.
UK's Stance
The UK has not officially notified the tax yet.
- CBAM Implementation Date
- 2027
- Agreement
- Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
- Agreement Includes
- Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is not included
- Negotiations
- Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
- India's Position
- May implement counterbalance measures if the tax is effective