India and the European Union will commence their tenth round of negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement in Brussels. Key issues such as agricultural tariffs, auto import duties, and regulatory barriers will be the focus,

India and the European Union are scheduled to begin the next round of talks for a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) from Monday in Brussels with the aim of concluding the talks by the end of this year,

In agriculture, the EU is pushing for India to cut tariffs on cheese and skimmed milk powder while it imposes high duties and very tough standards. Even if tariffs are reduced, the EU’s regulatory framework will remain a major hurdle for Indian farmers and food producers.