India-EU Carbon Trade Talks: Why Dairy Is Watching Closely
India and the European Union (EU) are intensifying negotiations on a long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) at the centre of climate and trade policy discussions. New Delhi is pressing Brussels for flexibility and recognition of its domestic carbon-reduction efforts within the trade deal framework — including its…
Dairy disappointment at India-UK trade deal
At face value, the recently announced trade deal between the UK and India may, over time, be good news for Scottish distillers. However, there are likely to be fewer benefits and potential threats for our dairy sector writes NFU Scotland Milk Committee Chair Bruce Mackie. We would recognise that a vibrant agricultural sector is probably…
Why is ‘non-veg’ milk a sticking point in India-US trade deal?
The trade deal between India and the United States has hit a roadblock. As talks continue, the two sides are struggling to find a common ground on agriculture and dairy. India is reportedly hesitant about allowing American dairy imports into the country due to cultural concerns over “non-veg milk”. This comes amid US President Donald…
India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon
India and the United States have ‘almost’ finalised a mini trade deal after weeks of hectic and hard-fought negotiations, even as both sides continue to work on the larger free trade agreement that will be finalised later this year, ThePrint has learnt. Government sources told ThePrint that the mini trade deal will be announced soon…