特朗普关税大棒下，英印两国“抱团取暖”：签署历史性自贸协定

Group 1 - The UK and India have reached a "milestone" free trade agreement aimed at strengthening economic ties between the fifth and sixth largest economies in the world, with the UK expecting an economic boost of £4.8 billion in the long term [1] - The agreement includes significant tariff reductions on UK exports to India, particularly on whisky and automobiles, with whisky tariffs halving from 150% to 75% and then to 40% by the tenth year, while automobile tariffs will drop from over 100% to 10% subject to quotas [2] - The deal is projected to increase bilateral trade by £25.5 billion and boost UK GDP by £4.8 billion, with India expected to cut tariffs worth over £400 million annually at the agreement's inception, rising to approximately £900 million after ten years [2] Group 2 - The agreement does not include legal services, which has been described as a "missed opportunity" by the Law Society of England and Wales, and it does not alter the UK's visa system or broader immigration strategy [3] - India will maintain tariffs on dairy products, while the UK will keep restrictions on certain agricultural products like basmati rice [4] - The agreement is seen as a significant achievement for the UK, being one of the first countries to establish a free trade agreement with India, although the full benefits are expected to materialize over time [4]