‘Balancing strengths-sensitivities’: India secures safeguards for key sectors in UK FTA; import access to be phased

India and the UK have signed a comprehensive economic and trade agreement (CETA), but only a quarter of UK exports will receive immediate duty-free access. India has safeguarded sensitive sectors like dairy and strategically important goods under 'Make in India'. The agreement balances sensitivities and strengths, aiming to shed the 'tariff king' label while improving trade certainty for businesses.

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