Mark Carney says Canada, India aim to wrap up trade talks by G20 ahead of PM Modi visit
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is pushing to finalize a trade agreement with India by the G20 summit in December. This move is part of a broader strategy to diversify Canada's trade partners amid shifting global alliances.
Why it matters
The trade talks represent a significant diplomatic pivot for Canada as it seeks to reduce economic dependence on the United States under the Trump administration.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said trade negotiations with India are making “good progress” and that the two countries are aiming to conclude talks by the G20 summit in mid-December.
Mr. Carney also said India had, to his understanding, confirmed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi would visit Canada around that time, though the precise date had not been finalised.
“We are making good progress in our trade negotiations with India,” Mr. Carney said at a news conference on Tuesday (September 23, 2026) on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
Mr. Carney said he and Mr. Modi had committed to try to conclude negotiations by the G20. The summit is scheduled for Dec 14-15 at Mr. Trump National Doral in Miami.
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