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India And USTR Priority Watch List: 15 Years Of Friction And Whether The EU FTA Changes The Equation
India has remained on the US Trade Representative's Priority Watch List for over 15 years due to ongoing disputes over intellectual property protection, particularly concerning pharmaceutical patents, compulsory licensing, and data exclusivity. With the recent India-EU Free Trade Agreement signed in January 2026, questions arise about whether this landmark deal will alter the dynamics of US-India trade negotiations and India's controversial IP stance.
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