EU-India trade deal leaves bloc's carbon border tariff intact
Today 12:15pm
A landmark trade deal struck by India and the European Union on Tuesday will not trigger any changes to the bloc's carbon border tariff, EU officials said, despite India's concerns over the scheme.
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