Discussions between the UK and India regarding the implementation of their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) are progressing positively, according to UK Trade Minister Peter Kyle. The FTA, initially agreed upon in May 2025 and signed in July 2025, is expected to face delays due to a dispute concerning steel trade measures that Britain plans to introduce next month. Indian officials have expressed concerns that these measures may necessitate renegotiation of certain aspects of the trade deal. Despite this, Kyle highlighted the constructive nature of the talks, referencing Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal's positive remarks. While Kyle did not disclose specific timelines, he noted that if the FTA is implemented in autumn 2026, it would mark the quickest implementation of any trade deal by the UK. Additionally, Kyle reassured that the UK is currently not facing new tariffs from the US regarding forced labor issues, as the US has acknowledged the UK's legislative efforts on the matter.