The EU wants to urge India to reduce tariffs on EU imports. EU Council President Ursula von der Leyen is on a two-day visit to New Delhi together with the heads of state and government of the member states from Thursday. There, she will presumably discuss the demands made in response to US President Trump’s tariff threats.
According to reports from an insider, the EU wants to urge India to reduce tariffs on cars, wine and spirits. The Indian market is relatively closed to these products, which are particularly important for the European economy. In return, it plans to offer India free trade talks in the agricultural sector.
Both sides should be interested in economic cooperation: The EU is India’s largest trading partner. The EU, in turn, wants to diversify its supply chains in India and become less dependent on China. During her visit, von der Leyen will meet both Prime Minister Modi and Indian Trade Minister Goya. Trade issues will then be discussed in Brussels from March 10 to 14. rtr/ek