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UK and India Finalize Largest Post-Brexit Trade Deal

The agreement cuts tariffs, boosts mobility for professionals, and aims to expand bilateral trade by £25.5 billion annually by 2040.

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Overview

  • The deal reduces Indian tariffs on 90% of British exports, including whisky, gin, and cars, with phased reductions over a decade.
  • UK consumers are set to benefit from cheaper Indian goods like textiles, footwear, and food products, as UK tariffs are lowered.
  • A Double Contribution Convention exempts temporary workers from paying national insurance or social security contributions for three years.
  • The agreement is projected to add £4.8 billion to UK GDP and increase wages by £2.2 billion annually by 2040.
  • Both countries continue discussions on a bilateral investment treaty and other regulatory chapters to complement the trade agreement.