India's recent free trade agreements with the UK, Australia, and the UAE are setting precedents for future negotiations. Concessions like reduced auto tariffs and government procurement access are becoming baselines. However, India is resisting pressure to open its agricultural market, particularly dairy, to protect its farmers, potentially impacting existing trade deals with ASEAN, Japan, and South Korea.
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