After years of negotiation, the European Union and India have agreed on a trade framework that reshapes
access between two of the world’s large economic blocs. The scale is historic, but the timing matters just as much. As global trade becomes more fragmented, both sides are choosing deeper integration over protectionism.
For Europe, the deal diversifies supply chains and strengthens ties with one of the fastest-growing major economies. For India, it accelerates global market access, technology flows, and long-term investment at a moment when manufacturing and exports are central to its growth story.
This isn’t just about tariffs coming down. It’s about aligning standards, building resilience, and signaling that large economies can still strike ambitious, forward-looking trade agreements in a divided world.
