EU-India FTA talks resume, US trade negotiations to follow in New Delhi

• EU and India are set to resume negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) starting Monday.
• India will also hold trade talks with the United States in New Delhi from December 10.
• EU Ambassador Herve Delphin termed the current EU-India negotiations "FTA negotiation 2.0," highlighting a new phase and shared necessity.
• There is a strong political commitment to conclude the EU-India FTA negotiations by the end of the year.
• India is optimistic about signing the first tranche of the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement within the current calendar year.

Why It Matters: India's EU and US trade talks boost its global economic standing and strategic partnerships.