Canada says it is targeting a trade agreement with India by the end of the year, as both countries seek to deepen economic ties. Bloomberg and the Financial Post report that a Canadian minister frames the effort as part of broader efforts to strengthen and diversify partnerships amid growing global uncertainty.
Other coverage highlights that the talks involve direct engagement by senior trade officials and follow a recent negotiation round. Business Line says Indian and Canadian commerce ministers—Piyush Goyal and Maninder Sidhu—discuss advancing the proposed pact after meetings held in Canada. Across outlets, the overall focus remains on progressing negotiations toward a year-end target, with the Financial Post also noting Canada’s wider trade challenges, including rising tensions with the United States.
