Ursula von der Leyen leads a significant EU delegation to India to enhance FTA discussions amid US tariff threats. Key topics include technology cooperation, defense partnerships, and responses to geopolitical issues such as the Russia-Ukraine war. The meeting aims to strengthen strategic ties and address trade challenges between the two regions.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, accompanied by 20 members of the EU’s College of Commissioners, is in New Delhi for talks aimed at advancing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the EU. This meeting occurs amid President Donald Trump’s warnings of imposing 25% tariffs on EU goods, potentially pressuring the bloc to negotiate more earnestly with India.
The meeting between EU leadership and Indian officials is a pivotal step toward solidifying and advancing the EU-India Free Trade Agreement. With growing trade relations, the focus on technology, defense, and climate action highlights the strategic importance of India as a partner for the EU. Moreover, ongoing negotiations about sensitive geopolitical issues underscore the complexity of international relations in the current landscape.
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