The comments made by Peter Kyle, the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, on 17 June 2026.
We are bringing our landmark trade deal with India into force as quickly as we can, because we want businesses and the public to feel the benefits immediately, including cuts to tariffs of £400m within the first year alone.
The deal gives British exporters an edge over international competitors, and I would encourage all businesses to ensure they are properly prepared to allow them to sell to India’s huge market in the years to come.
This week our UK-India Roadshow will begin travelling across all four nations to promote the incredible new opportunities this deal offers.