The UK has agreed to grant India enhanced tariff-free import of steel through country-specific and residual steel import quotas, alongside access to its authorised use scheme (AUS), successfully resolving a major sticking point in the bilateral free trade negotiations, said an official. The breakthrough effectively shields Indian steel trade from severe disruptions ahead of Britain’s tighter steel safeguard measures taking effect on July 1.

India and the UK are actively resolving issues impacting their free trade agreement. Discussions are underway in London to operationalize the deal. Key concerns include the UK's…

India and the UK resolve steel import issues, setting July 15, 2026, as the implementation date for their trade deal.