Foreign Affairs

India must go beyond signing free trade agreements to reduce vulnerabilities amid today’s flux in global trade

· 31 July 2026 · 2 min read
India must go beyond signing free trade agreements to reduce vulnerabilities amid today’s flux in global trade

Mint has reported a new India-focused foreign affairs development: “India must go beyond signing free trade agreements to reduce vulnerabilities amid today’s flux in global trade.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: India’s exports have gained thanks to FTAs but imports of crude oil and critical inputs have surged faster, exposing us to geopolitical and energy price shocks. New Delhi must strengthen domestic manufacturing and reduce external dependence. Intellectual Janata Pa

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