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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rajesh Roy and Sam McNeil

India and EU clinch the 'mother of all deals' in a historic free trade agreement

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After nearly two decades of negotiations, India and the European Union announced Tuesday they have reached a free trade agreement to deepen economic and strategic ties. The accord — dubbed the “mother of all deals” — could impact as many as 2 billion people.

The deal is also one of the biggest bilateral engagements on commerce and comes as Washington targets both India and the EU with steep import tariffs.

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