Eu Will Ask India to Cut Tariffs on Cars, Wine to Boost Ties, Reduce Reliance on China
The European Union plans to urge India to lower its high tariffs on cars and wine to boost trade, as it seeks to reduce its reliance on China, a senior official from the bloc said, ahead of a visit by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The EU aims to strengthen economic and security ties with India, diversify supply chains, and reduce reliance on key products from China. This effort is part of the EU's "de-risking" strategy, which seeks to address common challenges such as cyber threats and tensions in the South China Sea and Indo-Pacific.
- The EU's push for lower tariffs on Indian goods may be a calculated move to ease tensions with India, potentially paving the way for future cooperation on critical issues like cybersecurity and defense.
- How will the EU's efforts to strengthen ties with India impact its overall strategy for countering Chinese influence in the region, particularly in light of ongoing trade negotiations between the two countries?