US EditionGovernment defends NI exemption in UK-India trade deal
- The UK government finalized a free trade agreement with India on May 8, 2025, aiming to boost trade mainly between Great Britain and India.
- This deal emerged after negotiations that included a social security pact and reflects existing international agreements with over 50 countries, though it excludes Northern Ireland due to the Protocol.
- The agreement reduces Indian tariffs on British exports like whisky and cars by up to 90%, expects to increase UK-India trade by 40%, and forecasts a £5 billion GDP growth by 2040.
- Critics argue Northern Ireland’s exclusion from tariff benefits under EU rules leaves local producers like Bushmills at a disadvantage, while officials confirm Northern Ireland’s distinct trade status is unchanged.
- The deal highlights Northern Ireland’s semi-detached position in UK trade policy post-Brexit and could intensify debate on the region’s economic future amid broader growth opportunities for Great Britain.
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