India and Canada hit reset, restart big trade talks
India and Canada are back at the table for their long-paused Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) talks, hoping to double their trade to $50 billion by 2030.
The move, announced following a meeting between PMs Narendra Modi and Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, comes after a rocky patch in their relationship.
What's on the agenda?
This time, negotiations will focus on key sectors like pharmaceuticals and rare earth minerals, plus a fresh look at uranium supply for nuclear energy.
The talks also signal a diplomatic thaw after last year's tensions—and there's more: India, Canada, and Australia just launched the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACTI) Partnership to boost cooperation in clean energy, critical minerals, and AI.