What are the details of the India-UK deal?
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The India-UK deal is a comprehensive free trade agreement covering sectors like AI, critical minerals, semiconductors, and cybersecurity. It includes tariff reductions on British whisky, cars, and food, and grants near duty-free access for Indian textiles and electric vehicles. The deal also features work visa concessions and omits a proposed carbon tax, prioritizing economic cooperation over political differences.
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UK, India sign free trade agreement during Modi visit
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- The UK and India have signed a free trade agreement after three years of negotiations. 5s
- The deal covers sectors including AI, critical minerals, semiconductors, and cybersecurity. 32s
- India will reduce tariffs on British whisky, cars, and some food items; the UK will offer near duty-free access to Indian textiles and electric vehicles. 55s
- The UK made concessions on temporary worker taxes and excluded a proposed carbon tax. 1m 25s
- The agreement does not address India's ties with Russia, but both nations have prioritized trade. 1m 43s
