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UK and India Finalize £25.5 Billion Trade Deal

7/25/2025

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On July 24, 2025, a historic moment unfolded as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi sealed a transformative free trade agreement at Chequers. This monumental deal, the result of three years of intense negotiations, promises to elevate bilateral trade by £25.5 billion each year, slashing tariffs on cherished goods like whisky and textiles, and forging stronger economic bonds.

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On July 24, 2025, a historic moment unfolded as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi sealed a transformative free trade agreement at Chequers. This monumental deal, the result of three years of intense negotiations, promises to elevate bilateral trade by £25.5 billion each year, slashing tariffs on cherished goods like whisky and textiles, and forging stronger economic bonds.