India Makes New Trade Deals

印度簽訂新貿易協定


Introduction

India is making new trade deals with the European Union, the UK, and the USA. India wants to sell more things to these places.

印度正與歐盟、英國及美國簽訂新的貿易協定,希望能增加對這些地區的出口。

Main Body

India and the European Union have a new deal. It helps them sell goods and digital services. Most goods will not have extra taxes now.

印度與歐盟達成了一項新協定,有助於雙方銷售商品與數位服務。目前大多數商品將不再徵收額外稅金。

India and the UK have a deal too. It starts in July 2026. This deal will help both countries make more money from trade.

印度與英國也達成了一項協定,將於2026年7月生效。這項協定將幫助兩國從貿易中獲取更多收益。

India and the USA have a small deal. Taxes on some Indian goods are lower. But India wants better prices than China and Vietnam before the deal is final.

印度與美國達成了一項小型協定。部分印度商品的關稅有所降低,但印度希望在協定最終敲定前,獲得比中國與越南更優厚的價格條件。

India also works with Germany on green energy and defense. Germany says these two countries are now very good friends.

印度還與德國在綠色能源與國防方面合作。德國表示兩國目前關係非常友好。

Conclusion

India is starting these new trade deals. They are waiting for some final legal papers and better prices.

印度正啟動這些新貿易協定,目前正等待最終的法律文件以及更優厚的價格條件。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 The 'Action' Word Pattern

In this text, we see a pattern: Someone is doing something now.

The Rule: Am / Is / Are + Word ending in -ing

From the text:

  • India is making deals. \rightarrow (Happening now)
  • India is starting deals. \rightarrow (Happening now)

🌍 Simple Words for Business

If you want to talk about money and countries, use these simple words from the article:

  1. Deal \rightarrow An agreement (A 'Yes' between two people/countries).
  2. Goods \rightarrow Things you can touch (Cars, phones, clothes).
  3. Trade \rightarrow Buying and selling between countries.
  4. Taxes \rightarrow Extra money you pay to the government.

✍️ Quick Sentence Build

Pattern: [Place] + wants to + [Action]

  • India wants to sell more things.
  • India wants better prices.

Vocabulary Learning

trade (n.)
The activity of buying and selling goods and services between countries
Example:The two countries want to increase their trade in coffee and tea.
deal (n.)
An official agreement between two or more people or groups
Example:The business owners signed a deal to work together.
goods (n.)
Things that are produced to be sold
Example:The ship carries many goods like clothes and electronics.
taxes (n.)
Money that you must pay to the government
Example:Higher taxes on sugar can make soda more expensive.
defense (n.)
The act of protecting a country from attack
Example:The government spends money on defense to keep the people safe.
legal (adj.)
Connected with the law
Example:You should get legal advice before signing a contract.
Practice A2 words in a crossword