Tariffs to FTAs: How India Quietly Changed the Global Trade Game #indiaglobalaffairs #geopolitics #⃣

The video discusses a strategic shift in India's global trade policy, moving from engagement in tariff disputes toward prioritizing the negotiation of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). This change is analyzed against a backdrop of global supply chain disruptions and existing trade tensions experienced by other nations.

India has focused on establishing long-term market access through bilateral trade agreements. Agreements mentioned include those finalized or pursued with Australia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), New Zealand, and the European Union (EU). The adoption of this FTA-centric strategy aims to provide Indian exporters with stable market conditions and reliable rules for engagement in international commerce.

The content frames this policy as India actively shaping global trade rules rather than merely reacting to external pressures, posing the question of whether this model can gain broader acceptance in international trade.