Trump's Pressure Pushes EU Towards India for 'Mother of All Deals'

• US President Donald Trump's tariffs on European countries over Greenland are compelling the EU to seek a free trade agreement with India.
• German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hinted at a major deal at WEF Davos, calling India a 'superpower' and emphasizing free trade over protectionism.
• The European Commission President will visit India soon to finalize the principles of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
• The proposed FTA aims to create a market of approximately two billion people, representing about 25% of global GDP.
• European Council President Antonio Costa will visit India for Republic Day, with an announcement on the FTA expected at the India-EU summit on January 27.

Why It Matters: Trump's protectionist policies are driving the EU to finalize a significant free trade deal with India.