India and EU to give each other Most Favoured Nation status for 5 years, draft trade deal shows
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Why in news
India and the European Union agreed to grant each other Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status for five years as part of a new trade deal to reduce export tariffs.
Background
The agreement eliminates or reduces tariffs on 96.6% of EU exports to India by value and 99.5% of Indian exports to the EU by trade value. The deal was finalized after years of negotiations and is viewed as a strategic turning point.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe trade deal reduces tariffs on 96.6% of EU exports to India by value.
- FactThe trade deal reduces tariffs on 99.5% of Indian exports to the EU by trade value.
- FactThe Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status granted by India and the EU is for a five-year period.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the India-EU trade agreement and MFN status can influence India's position in global value chains and its strategic autonomy.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Trade diversification: Reducing reliance on single-market exports by expanding EU market access
- Tariff liberalization: Balancing domestic industry protection with the need for competitive export growth
- Geopolitical alignment: Strengthening India-EU ties as a counterweight to shifting global trade dynamics
Keywords: Most Favoured Nation · Tariff Liberalization · Trade Diplomacy · Strategic Autonomy · Global Value Chains
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