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trade pact
Trade India, UK Working to Resolve Outstanding Issues for Trade Pact Implementation
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal confirmed that an Indian team is in London to resolve outstanding issues after the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) was signed on July 24, 2025. Key sticking points include UK steel safeguard measures and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which could impact Indian exports worth USD 775 million. Discussions with UK Secretary Peter Kyle are ongoing.
Trade USTR Greer and Piyush Goyal to Hold Trade Pact Talks Next Week in Delhi
United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer will meet India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal next week for bilateral trade pact negotiations. The talks aim to finalize an interim framework deal and discuss the larger bilateral trade agreement (BTA), while addressing US Section 301 tariff probes on India.
Trade India, UK work to resolve issues holding up trade pact implementation, says official
India and the UK are working to resolve outstanding issues that have delayed the implementation of their free trade agreement, including UK steel safeguard measures and its proposed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said an Indian team is in London to operationalise the pact signed in July 2025. The UK will cut tariff-free steel quota volumes by 60% from July 1, 2026, and impose a 50% tariff on imports above the quota.
Trade India-EFTA Trade Pact Implementation on Agenda as Piyush Goyal Heads to Switzerland
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Berne, Switzerland on June 12 to discuss implementation issues of the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), which took effect in October 2025. EFTA members have committed to invest $100 billion in India over 15 years and create 1 million direct jobs. The visit comes as India pursues a broader strategy of free trade agreements with developed economies to support its $30 trillion economic vision by 2047.
Trade India-Oman Trade Pact Boosts Export Opportunities
The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), effective June 1, 2026, significantly enhances export opportunities for India's labour-intensive sectors by securing duty-free access across 98.08% of Oman's tariff lines. This agreement supports India's energy security and supply-chain resilience.
Trade India, UK Address Trade Pact Hurdles Amid CETA Delays
India and the UK are addressing hurdles in their trade pact as CETA implementation faces delays. Key issues include the UK's steel safeguard and carbon border adjustment mechanism, affecting India's exports.
Trade India-UK Trade Pact Delayed Over Steel, Carbon Tax Issues
The India-UK trade agreement faces delays as unresolved issues over steel import curbs and a proposed carbon tax persist. The UK plans to reduce steel import quotas by 60% from July 2026, while a carbon tax could impact $775 million of Indian exports.
Trade India-Oman Trade Pact Effective June 1: Key Details
The India-Oman trade pact, effective June 1, 2026, provides 100% duty-free access for Indian exports to Oman, covering 98.08% of Oman's tariff lines. This agreement aims to enhance bilateral trade, which reached USD 11.18 billion in 2025-26.
Trade Canada, India Officials Optimistic on Trade Pact Progress
Officials from Canada and India express optimism about finalizing the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by the end of the year. Recent discussions at the Western Canada-India Leaders Summit in Regina highlighted potential trade benefits, particularly in agricultural commodities.
Trade India, US Advance Trade Talks in Delhi with June Delegation
India and the US are set to continue trade negotiations in Delhi from June 1-4, 2026. The talks aim to finalize an interim trade pact, focusing on tariffs, market access, and economic cooperation.
Trade India, Canada Exclude Sensitive Sectors in Trade Talks
India and Canada are progressing in CEPA negotiations by excluding sensitive sectors such as agri-commodities and dairy. Piyush Goyal emphasizes capturing low-hanging fruit for mutual benefit.