Why MSMEs Rarely Capture the Full Upside of FTAs — And What Actually Changes That
The EU–India Free Trade Agreement is unlikely to be an exception. While the agreement significantly expands legal access across goods and services, the factors that determine whether MSMEs can use that access lie largely outside the tariff schedules themselves.
Why CBAM’s pricing logic dominates its climate intent
Carbon pricing mechanisms like the EU’s CBAM influence commercial decision-making long before measurable emissions reductions occur. By tying import costs to embodied carbon and EU carbon prices, CBAM alters supplier selection, contract terms, and sourcing strategies — reshaping trade economics in the EU–India corridor.