Svenja Hahn· Renew

Nuanced

The EU is already India's largest trading partner.

Omissions

• The US was also a top contender for India's largest trading partner in 2024-25 with $131.84 billion according to Indian government data reported by The Hindu on February 20, 2025, slightly exceeding the EU figure.
• The claim uses 2024 data when 2025 data was available (Indian fiscal year 2024-25 data published February 2025 shows the US ahead).
• The difference between EU and US trade volumes is very small (approximately €120 billion / ~$130 billion for EU vs $131.84 billion for US), making them effectively tied depending on exchange rates and exact time periods measured.
• The European Commission source cited is from the EU itself, which has an institutional interest in emphasizing the EU-India relationship.

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Commission - EU trade relations with IndiaThe EU is India's largest trading partner, accounting for trade in goods worth €120 billion in 2024, or 11.5% of India's total trade.
• SecondaryThe Hindu - US remains India's largest trading partner for fourth consecutive yearThe US remained India's largest trading partner for the fourth consecutive year in 2024-25 with bilateral trade valued at $131.84 billion.