https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=14388 Free trade agreements are instruments to expand market access, diversify export destinations, and attract investment while posing competitive and regulatory risks. Benefits include preferential tariff access, global value chain integration, technology transfer, job creation and consumer gains. Risks include trade deficits, pressure on domestic MSMEs, limited utilisation due to complex rules of origin, regulatory harmonisation challenges, and dependence on specific partners. The recommended policy approach emphasises sectoral impact analysis, inclusion of safeguards, strengthening infrastructure and ease of doing business, and exporter awareness to ensure FTAs align with national development goals. en-us Mon, 12 May 2025 09:20:51 +0530 Mon, 12 May 2025 09:20:51 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=14388 Free trade agreements are instruments to expand market access, diversify export destinations, and attract investment while posing competitive and regulatory risks. Benefits include preferential tariff access, global value chain integration, technology transfer, job creation and consumer gains. Risks include trade deficits, pressure on domestic MSMEs, limited utilisation due to complex rules of origin, regulatory harmonisation challenges, and dependence on specific partners. The recommended policy approach emphasises sectoral impact analysis, inclusion of safeguards, strengthening infrastructure and ease of doing business, and exporter awareness to ensure FTAs align with national development goals. Articles Customs - Import - Export - SEZ Mon, 12 May 2025 09:20:51 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=14388