India-South Korea trade deal talks reach a pivotal stage
The 13th round of discussions to upgrade the India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) took place in Seoul from August 19 to 21, 2026, with the goal of finalizing the deal by 2027. Major sticking points involve India’s $15.15 billion trade deficit, along with disagreements over steel market access, automobile tariffs, digital trade regulations, and various non-tariff hurdles. Both countries are being encouraged to show strategic flexibility that goes past standard trade diplomacy to move the process forward.
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