<h1>Article 370 removal described as first legal step toward economic restoration, elections, and territorial resolution in Kashmir.</h1> India is pursuing trade and geopolitical objectives through negotiated instruments: a bilateral trade agreement with the US following reciprocal tariff discussions, continued negotiations toward a Free Trade Agreement with the UK, and use of diplomatic engagement and multilateral frameworks like the Quad. Constitutionally, the removal of Article 370 is described as the first legal step, to be followed by economic restoration, elections, and ultimately resolution tied to recovery of territory under illegal occupation.