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India Canada CEPA talks head to Ottawa in July as negotiators chase $50 billion trade target
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Published on 14 May 2026
Targets a jump from $8.66 billion to $50 billion
India and Canada will hold the next round of negotiations for their proposed free trade agreement in Ottawa in July, the Commerce Ministry said. The session follows the second round of talks in New Delhi that ended May 8 under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement CEPA. Negotiators will cover trade in goods and services, intellectual property, rules of origin, and technical and sanitary barriers. The pact is aimed at raising bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030, up from $8.66 billion in 2024-25.
- Next CEPA negotiating round set for July in Ottawa
- Previous round in New Delhi wrapped on May 8
- Agenda includes goods, services, and intellectual property
- Discussions also cover rules of origin and trade barriers
- Bilateral trade target: USD 50 billion by 2030
- Trade in 2024-25 stood at USD 8.66 billion
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