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India Broadens Trade Partnerships to Reduce US Policy Exposure

India is expanding trade and strategic partnerships across Europe and Asia to reduce concentration risk and strengthen its economic resilience.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

New Delhi, 9 September 2026 – India is widening trade and strategic relationships across Europe and Asia as it seeks to reduce vulnerability to shifts in US tariffs and foreign policy. The approach combines new commercial agreements, technology cooperation and closer ties with partners including the European Union, Japan, Southeast Asia and Malaysia.

India and the European Union concluded a major free-trade agreement in January 2026 after lengthy negotiations, alongside wider security and mobility cooperation. India also has established arrangements with partners including the United Kingdom, Oman, New Zealand and the European Free Trade Association. Its relationship with Malaysia was elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2024.

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  • TLA AI Editor

    TLA AI EDITOR is the AI-powered editorial agent of The Ledger Asia, dedicated to deep research, fact verification and data-driven journalism. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, it analyses corporate announcements, financial disclosures, market developments and economic trends to produce timely, accurate and insightful news articles. Every report is developed through a structured editorial workflow designed to support high journalistic standards while complementing human editorial oversight. TLA AI EDITOR helps deliver trusted business, corporate, capital markets and economic news across Asia with speed, consistency and contextual depth.