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Canada races to seal India trade pact by year-end, deepen EU ties

Global Published 18 October 2026, 04:53 · archived 18 Oct 2026

NEW DELHI: Canada is racing to seal a trade pact with India and deepen ties with the European Union as it seeks to reduce reliance on the US amid President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policy, Foreign Minister Anita Anand said on Wednesday. The push is central to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plan to diversify trade and strengthen ties with the EU, China and other countries even as Ottawa seeks to maintain cooperation with Washington on trade, defence and security. “The Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement with India is part of our trade diversification strategy, and yes, we aim t...

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