India rethinks Scotch tariff cut in UK FTA after Britain's steel duties trigger trade rift

New Delhi has deferred implementation of duty concessions on Scotch whisky and other UK goods under the £48 billion FTA, retaliating against British steel tariffs. UK trade secretary Kyle is set to meet Piyush Goyal to break the deadlock, with CBAM clarity also on the table.

— Filed Tue, 2 Jun, 2026, 01:54 IST · Source Times of India · Business · Updated

India is reconsidering tariff concessions on Scotch whisky and other goods in its UK FTA after Britain imposed steel duties. Implementation deferred indefinitely; UK trade secretary Kyle to meet Piyush Goyal to resolve deadlock, with CBAM clarity also sought.