India speeds up Canada FTA talks while pausing GCC negotiations over West Asia conflict

Published on 28 April 2026

IP fees on sporting goods set to be waived

India is accelerating trade negotiations, with a faster push toward a free trade agreement with Canada. Talks are also advancing with Chile and Peru, but discussions with the Gulf Cooperation Council have been temporarily paused amid the conflict in West Asia. Separately, India plans to waive intellectual property fees for sporting goods for the next three years.

Canada FTA talks are being fast-tracked by India
GCC negotiations are paused due to West Asia conflict
India is also negotiating with Chile and Peru
Sporting goods IP fees may be waived for three years

#foreign trade #free trade agreement #gulf cooperation council #intellectual property #india

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India speeds up Canada FTA talks while pausing GCC negotiations over West Asia conflict

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