India, UK Ministers Huddle to Push FTA Under Tariff Pressures

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal arrived in London on Monday to kick off two days of talks with British Trade Minister Jonathan Reynolds on the proposed India-UK free trade agreement, pushed in part by looming tariff hikes on exports to the US.

- Dhirendra Kumar & Reuters

After meeting his British counterpart, Goyal said in a post on X, "The ongoing discussions are a step towards ensuring that both India and the UK can navigate the challenges posed by the current global trade climate. The Free Trade Agreement talks are vital for expanding our trade relations and creating new opportunities for businesses in both countries."

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's spokesperson said, "The government's committed to doing the right deal with India, which will improve access for UK businesses, cut tariffs and make trade cheaper and easier."