The India-UK trade deal is a prime opportunity to protect to some of the world’s most vulnerable workers

The India-UK trade deal is a prime opportunity to protect to some of the world’s most vulnerable workers

AlexAnton/ShutterstockA new trade agreement between India and the UK is due to come into force this year. The deal is expected to completely remove tariffs from nearly 99% of Indian goods, including clothing and footwear, that are headed for the UK. In both countries, this has been widely celebrated as a win for economic growth and competitiveness. And for Indian garment workers in particular, the trade agreement carries real promise. This is be…