Scotch Whisky body presses for swift India FTA rollout as 150% tariff set to halve
The Scotch Whisky Association is urging quick implementation of the India-UK CETA, which would immediately cut import duties from 150% to 75% and to 40% over a decade. The deal could unlock significant shelf expansion across India's liquor retail channel, with the UK industry citing 2.2 billion pounds in trade and 6,900 jobs at stake.
The Scotch Whisky Association is urging quick implementation of the India-UK CETA, which would immediately cut import duties from 150% to 75% and to 40% over a
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