India–New Zealand Free Trade Deal Explained | Strategic Move to Counter US Tariffs?

India has concluded free trade agreement talks with New Zealand, marking its third major trade pact after the UK and Oman. This deal is strategically important at a time when global trade is becoming more protectionist. India secures zero-duty access for 100% of its exports in the New Zealand market while protecting sensitive sectors like agriculture and dairy at home. The agreement is also geopolitically significant as it strengthens India’s negotiating position with the US on trade and tariffs. With current bilateral trade at $1.3 billion, both countries aim to double it by 2030, and New Zealand is expected to invest nearly $20 billion in India over the next 15 years. Is this India’s smartest trade diplomacy move yet? #IndiaNewZealandFTA #FreeTradeAgreement #IndianEconomy #TradeDiplomacy #GlobalTrade #UPSCGS #EconomicAffairs #MakeInIndia #ForeignPolicy #TradePolicy