All eyes are on Trump's reaction to the 'mother of all deals' between India and the EU

January 27, 2026

TL;DR

The EU and India have agreed on a historic trade deal after almost 20 years of negotiations.
The deal aims to gradually cut tariffs to zero on the majority of imports between the EU and India.
The agreement is viewed as a strategic hedge against the U.S.' volatile trade policies and tariff threats.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has criticized the EU for proceeding with the trade deal.
India's minister of petroleum and natural gas expects the U.S.-India relationship and trade talks to remain positive.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed the deal as 'landmark' and the 'mother of all deals'.
The White House has previously imposed tariffs on EU and Indian imports.
Experts suggest the EU-India deal is a strong option for both sides, especially with U.S. and China markets remaining less accessible.
European officials emphasize the need for greater European economic sovereignty and competitiveness, while also aiming to maintain a respectful relationship with the U.S.

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