Why the UK trade deal didn’t reduce Defender prices, and the EU one might​on January 29, 2026 at 9:24 am

New trade deals between India and the European Union could bring down the price of imported luxury cars like the Land Rover Defender. This is because the Defender is manufactured in Slovakia, an EU member. Previous trade agreements with the UK did not offer similar benefits. Import duties on EU-made vehicles are expected to reduce significantly over time.​New trade deals between India and the European Union could bring down the price of imported luxury cars like the Land Rover Defender. This is because the Defender is manufactured in Slovakia, an EU member. Previous trade agreements with the UK did not offer similar benefits. Import duties on EU-made vehicles are expected to reduce significantly over time.