As 2025 concludes, India's trade policy focused on securing market access and navigating global trade complexities, including tariffs and carbon taxes. The year saw success with the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), offering tariff cuts and expanded market access for both nations. However, trade talks with the United States highlighted the challenges in modern diplomacy, with India engaging approximately 50 partners on various trade pacts amidst a landscape of new tariffs and splintered global blocs.