Facing potential US Section 301 tariffs of up to 12.5%, India’s DGFT issued a landmark notification adopting the ILO definition to explicitly prohibit the import of goods produced wholly or in part using forced labor. On the trade policy front, the newly operationalized India-UK CETA covers 30 comprehensive chapters including digital trade, innovation, SMEs, and labor standards while protecting sensitive Indian agricultural and manufacturing sectors. A major highlight for Indian services is the Double Contribution Convention (DCC), which exempts Indian firms (such as TCS and Infosys) and over 75,000 temporary deputed workers from paying UK social security contributions for up to 5 years if they contribute in India, saving an estimated ₹14,000 crore. Additionally, the agreement streamlines border compliance by introducing flexible Rules of Origin, digital certification, and self-declaration mechanisms to significantly cut administrative costs for exporters.