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India and Canada to Hold Next Round of Trade Pact Talks in November
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News18•15-10-2026, 19:15
India and Canada to Hold Next Round of Trade Pact Talks in November
- •India and Canada will hold the next round of negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in early November in New Delhi.
- •Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Canadian counterpart Maninder Sidhu agreed to advance negotiations with an aim to conclude by the end of this year.
- •India and Mexico have finalised terms of reference to formally start negotiations for a preferential trade agreement expected to be signed this month.
- •Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal stated that the ministry is organising nationwide workshops to increase awareness and utilisation of free trade agreements.
- •Piyush Goyal launched the National Strategic Trade Command Centre to enable data-driven and evidence-based international trade decisions.
Key Questions Answered
India and Canada are scheduled to hold the next round of negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in early November in New Delhi.
The CEPA is designed for trading partners to significantly reduce or eliminate import duties on a maximum number of goods while easing norms to boost services and investment.
Developed by the Department of Commerce, the National Strategic Trade Command Centre (NSTCC) is a strategic initiative that enables data-driven, evidence-based trade decisions by providing a consolidated view of trade performance and regulatory approvals.
