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New Delhi, July 27, 2025: India has extended tariff concessions to an array of British goods under a new free trade agreement (FTA) signed with the United Kingdom, including pastries, pet food, and cosmetics, while shielding sectors deemed sensitive to domestic interests.The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), signed on July 24, grants phased tariff cuts to nearly 90% of UK-origin products. According to the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), the deal reflects a calibrated approach that opens India’s markets gradually, giving domestic manufacturers time to adjust.Under the agreement, tariffs will be eliminated on a wide range of consumer goods…