India and Canada Negotiate Free Trade Deal to Triple Bilateral Trade

India and Canada are actively negotiating a "game changer" free trade agreement with the goal of tripling bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030.

26 May, 03:35 — 26 May, 04:49

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A free trade agreement between India and Canada could significantly boost economic growth and create new opportunities for businesses in both countries. It would deepen their strategic partnership and potentially diversify global supply chains, reducing reliance on other major economies.

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What sources agree on

India and Canada are negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA)
Both nations refer to the potential deal as a "game changer"
There is an aim to accelerate the negotiation process

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India and Canada aim to triple bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal in Ottawa on Monday

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Trade talks between Canada and India have been ongoing since 2010

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Talks were shut down by Ottawa in 2023 after Canadian authorities alleged India's involvement in the killing of Canadian Sikh activist Hardeep

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The specific target of tripling bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030

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The meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal

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Past disruptions in trade talks, specifically the shutdown by Ottawa in 2023 due to allegations regarding the killing of a Canadian Sikh activist

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual75d ago

India, Canada eye 'game changer' deal; aim to triple bilateral trade to $50 bn by 2030

India and Canada are accelerating free trade agreement negotiations, aiming to boost bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030. Both nations are committed to deepening economic ties, with a "Team Canada" business delegation set to visit India later this year to explore new opportunities.

By TOI BUSINESS DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual75d ago

India, Canada negotiating a 'game changer' free trade deal: 'We're working fast'

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal in Ottawa on Monday.

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ndtvMostly Factual75d ago

Canada "Working Fast" For "Game Changer" Trade Deal With India

Canada and India have been in trade talks since 2010. Talks were shut down by Ottawa in 2023 after Canadian authorities alleged that India was involved in the killing of Canadian Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar near Vancouver in June that year.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: ndtv · 26 May, 03:35|Full coverage: 3 · 1h|Window: 1h

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ndtv26 May, 03:35First to report

Canada "Working Fast" For "Game Changer" Trade Deal With India

hindustan-times26 May, 04:09

India, Canada negotiating a 'game changer' free trade deal: 'We're working fast'

Times of India26 May, 04:49Latest update

India, Canada eye 'game changer' deal; aim to triple bilateral trade to $50 bn by 2030

Story evolution

The narrative has shifted from past disruptions and political tensions to a renewed focus on accelerating economic cooperation and achieving ambitious trade targets.

Historical ContextPrior to May 26, 2026

Trade talks between India and Canada began in 2010 but were disrupted in 2023 due to political tensions.

Renewed MomentumMay 26, 2026

Both nations are now accelerating negotiations for a free trade agreement, with high-level meetings taking place.

Future GoalsMay 26, 2026 and beyond

The aim is to achieve a "game changer" deal that could triple bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030.

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India and Canada Negotiate Free Trade Deal to Triple Bilateral Trade

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India, Canada eye 'game changer' deal; aim to triple bilateral trade to $50 bn by 2030

India, Canada negotiating a 'game changer' free trade deal: 'We're working fast'

Canada "Working Fast" For "Game Changer" Trade Deal With India

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Canada "Working Fast" For "Game Changer" Trade Deal With India

India, Canada negotiating a 'game changer' free trade deal: 'We're working fast'

India, Canada eye 'game changer' deal; aim to triple bilateral trade to $50 bn by 2030

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