India is set to gain the most from its recently concluded free trade agreement with the European Union, according to United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, who described the deal as strongly tilted in India’s favor. Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Greer said the agreement offers India broader access to European markets while strengthening its position in global trade at a time of major realignments.
Greer placed the agreement within the wider context of changing global trade policies, particularly the United States’ renewed focus on domestic manufacturing. He noted that with Washington prioritizing internal production and placing higher costs on access to its market, export-heavy economies such as the European Union are increasingly seeking alternative destinations for their goods. In this environment, India has emerged as a key partner for Europe.
According to Greer, the EU’s dependence on international trade has pushed it to diversify its export strategy beyond the US. As a result, Europe is looking toward India as a major outlet for its surplus production. After reviewing available details of the agreement, Greer said India appears to be the clear beneficiary, citing the country’s growing manufacturing capacity and competitive workforce.
He highlighted that the deal is expected to provide Indian businesses with improved access to European markets and may also include provisions that support greater worker mobility. Greer referred to comments from European leadership indicating openness toward mobility opportunities for Indian professionals, suggesting this could further strengthen India’s economic gains from the agreement.
India’s cost-effective labor base and expanding industrial ecosystem were also cited as key advantages. Greer said Europe appears to be reinforcing globalization at a time when the US is reassessing some of its impacts, which could further work in India’s favor under the new trade framework.
On the issue of India’s energy purchases, Greer acknowledged that New Delhi has made progress in reducing its reliance on Russian oil but said more steps are expected. He noted that India continues to benefit from discounted supplies, making the transition challenging. However, with stronger sanctions now in place, US authorities expect India to gradually scale down these purchases while maintaining close engagement on the issue.
Greer’s comments followed the formal conclusion of negotiations between India and the European Union on what has been described as a landmark and modern trade agreement. The deal is positioned as one of India’s most strategic economic partnerships, built on clear rules and designed to address present-day global challenges.
The combined market covered by the agreement is valued at approximately 24,000,000 million dollars, creating significant opportunities for trade, investment, and innovation for nearly two billion people across India and the European Union.
