UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds highlighted the Free Trade Agreement with India as a significant economic victory, potentially boosting bilateral trade by GBP 25.5 billion annually. Reynolds emphasized the competitive advantage for the UK in advanced manufacturing sectors like automotive and machinery.
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