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EU – India: 'The Mother of All Deals' to be Announced Today – Free Trade Area for 2 Billion People

Published January 27, 2026, 06:15
EU – India: 'The Mother of All Deals' to be Announced Today – Free Trade Area for 2 Billion People

The European Union and India are expected to announce a free trade agreement today, which is being described as 'the mother of all deals' due to the creation of a free trade area for two billion people. The agreement will increase bilateral trade and offset the damage from tariffs imposed by the United States. India plans to reduce tariffs on cars imported from the EU to 40% from 110% currently. The agreement excludes agricultural and dairy products, but is expected to create export opportunities for European cars, machinery, aircraft and chemicals.