{
  "id": 19474598,
  "title": "India-UK FTA faces first hurdle as 40 containers of Pernod Ricard, Diageo Scotch stuck at ports amid tariff dispute",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/india-uk-fta-faces-first-hurdle-as-40-containers-of-pernod-ricard",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T07:42:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/world/indiauk-fta-faces-first-hurdle-as-40-containers-of-pernod-ricard-diageo-scotch-stuck-at-ports-amid-tariff-dispute-11794386925340.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "India's trade pact with the UK faces its first major dispute as customs officials seek a 150% tariff on bulk Scotch imports by Pernod Ricard and Diageo, despite assurances of a reduced 75% duty. Dozens of containers remain held at ports, raising concerns over supplies and market access.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "India-UK Trade Deal: Scotch Whisky Imports Held At Ports As Customs Demands 150% Duty From Pernod Ricard, Diageo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/india-uk-trade-deal-scotch-whisky-imports-held-at-ports-as-customs",
        "published": "2026-11-11T11:37:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}