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India's agriculture sector can benefit from Canadian fertilisers, Fairfax keen to expand investments: Canada Trade Minister

India could gain significant agricultural advantages from Canadian fertilisers and potash to enhance crop yields. Recent agreements between India and Canada indicate strong potential for improved bilateral trade.

The Economic Times · Oct 17

The $50-billion question: Who gets what as India and Canada aim to strike a trade deal?

India and Canada are currently negotiating a free trade agreement designed to enhance bilateral trade significantly. Nearly 300 Canadian business delegates are visiting India to advance these discussions. Both countries aim to increase two-way trade to $50 billion by 2030. Key focus areas include energy, critical minerals, and agriculture, alongside…

The Economic Times · Oct 16

India, Canada sign commercial deals as both aim to seal trade pact by 2026

India and Canada have signed commercial agreements aimed at strengthening trade relations and enhancing economic cooperation. Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu emphasized collaboration opportunities in various sectors like artificial intelligence and digital innovation. The proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement seeks to be concluded by the end of 2026. Current…

The Economic Times · Oct 16

'Don't worry': Piyush Goyal sends a message to the world on India-US ties

At the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal shed light on the promising future of India and the US's partnership. He expressed his belief in the strong bond that is expected to grow, while addressing fears regarding its effects on other nations. Goyal confirmed that…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

India in talks to host Canada PM Carney as Republic Day chief guest, trade pact in focus

India is contemplating a visit by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during the Republic Day celebrations in January. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Carney discussed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement during a phone call on Tuesday. The two leaders aim to finalize the CEPA and increase bilateral trade by 2030.…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Canada to lead largest trade delegation to India in over 30 years, CEPA talks in focus

Canada is leading its largest trade delegation to India in more than 30 years, with nearly 300 business delegates set to explore partnerships across key sectors as both countries advance negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), Canadian International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said.

The Economic Times · Oct 13

300-member Canadian trade delegation heads to India as countries look to firm up ties

Canada is preparing to send a significant trade delegation to India, aiming to enhance commercial relationships. Led by Minister Maninder Sidhu, the mission will focus on expanding partnerships in aerospace, agri-food, and clean technology. This event will coincide with ongoing negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement aimed at elevating…

The Economic Times · Oct 10

Critical minerals emerge as key India-Canada trade opportunity amid supply chain diversification: Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu

Canada sees an opportunity to support India's supply chain diversification through critical minerals, particularly for the country's growing auto, electric vehicle and battery sectors, Canadian International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said.

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Canadian minister to lead 300-member Trade Mission to India this month

Canada's Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu is leading a business delegation of 300 to India this month. This mission aims to explore various sectors for trade opportunities and strengthen bilateral relations. Negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and Canada will resume soon. Both countries aim to increase bilateral…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

G20 trade ministers deadlocked over industrial overcapacity, says US trade chief

G20 trade ministers failed to agree on tackling excess industrial capacity and eliminating forced labour from supply chains, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Thursday. Speaking during talks in Milwaukee, Greer highlighted overcapacity, a criticism often directed at China, which rejects it. The United States holds this year's rotating presidency.

France 24 · Oct 2