economy
January 28, 2026
India-EU trade deal: Why Brussels is rushing to make new friends in the East
The EU’s labelling of an economic pact with India as the “mother of all deals” seems to suggest camouflaged urgency
TL;DR
- The India-EU summit focuses on finalizing a trade deal after 19 years of negotiations.
- The EU sees the deal as essential for its resilience and supply chain strengthening, particularly in clean tech, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors.
- Key areas for negotiation include market access, removal of barriers, tariffs on cars and wine, and India's access to EU data.
- India aims to protect its agriculture and dairy sectors while seeking 'data-secure' status from the EU.
- The deal's focus is on goods, services, and trade rules, with investment protection and GIs negotiated separately.
- Both nations are keen to diversify trade away from the US due to unpredictable tariff policies.
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