Trade deals with EU, US show are not surrender or triumph. They are an evolution Written by: Nirupama Rao 6 min read Feb 10, 2026 10:45 AM IST Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.

Trade deals with EU, US show are not surrender or triumph. They are an evolution The recent trade understandings also underline a larger reality: Trade has become geopolitics by other means. Strategic autonomy today rests less on distance and more on capability; diversification of partners strengthens leverage Written by: Nirupama Rao 6 min read Feb 10, 2026 10:45 AM IST https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/trade-deals-with-eu-us-show-are-not-surrender-or-triumph-they-are-an-evolution-10523363/?ref=top_opinion Copyright © 2026 The Indian Express [P] Ltd.