Canada pauses trade treaty talks with India after setting year-end deadline
Canada unexpectedly halted talks on a proposed trade treaty with India, just three months after expressing the goal of reaching an initial agreement this year.
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Posted 9/2/2023, 3:17:36 AM
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The Canadian government has requested a pause in trade talks with India as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prepares to travel to India for the G20 Summit, potentially allowing for more consultations with stakeholders.
Canada has postponed a trade mission to India, a move that comes after trade talks between the two countries have stalled and following a contentious meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
India and Canada have paused trade talks due to political developments and India's strong resentment towards Canada's inaction against Khalistan supporters and promotion of secessionism.
Ties between India and Canada have deteriorated as the Canadian trade minister cancels a trade mission to Mumbai without explanation, following strained bilateral relations and Canada's limited response to India's concerns over anti-India activities within its borders.
India and Canada's trade talks have been affected after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau linked Indian agents to the murder of a Sikh separatist leader, prompting tensions between the two countries.
Diplomatic tensions between Canada and India persist after the murder of a Sikh separatist leader, with Canada accusing India of involvement while other countries, including the UK, express their intention to continue trade talks with India.