India-Canada CEPA Talks: 3rd Round in Ottawa, Preferential Market Access for Canadian Goods

India-Canada CEPA Talks: 5th Round From Oct 5, $70B Trade Target by 2030

India and Canada are fast-tracking negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the fifth round starting October 5, 2026. Both sides aim to conclude by end of 2026 and double bilateral trade to $70 billion by 2030, up from $30.4 billion in 2025. This signals India's proactive trade diversification strategy, relevant for IR and Economy syllabus.

India-Canada CEPA Talks Fast-Tracked; $50 Bn Trade Target by 2030, PM Modi Visit in Dec 2026

India and Canada are accelerating efforts to finalize a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) ahead of PM Modi's proposed visit to Canada in December 2026. Both sides aim to expand bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030 and have launched a strategy focusing on nuclear energy, critical minerals, clean energy, and allied sectors. This marks a major reset in ties after the 2023 diplomatic row.

New Zealand Parliament Passes India FTA: 57% Exports Duty-Free from Day One, $20B Investment

New Zealand’s parliament has passed the India-NZ FTA, eliminating tariffs on 95% of NZ exports. 57% become duty-free immediately. Kiwifruit exporters save $125 million over 5 years. NZ pledges $20 billion investment in India. Both countries aim to double bilateral trade by 2030. This is a major trade agreement with strong exam-relevant data.

U.S. Senate Passes Bill Proposing 100% Tariffs on Russian Oil Importers; India Engaged in Talks

The U.S. Senate passed a bill proposing up to 100% tariffs on countries importing Russian oil in large quantities, potentially impacting India. India has had 'reassuring' discussions with the U.S., including on a trade deal, to mitigate the impact. This is critical for UPSC as it tests India-US trade relations, sanctions policy, and energy security.

US Imposes 50% Tariffs on $20 Bn Canadian Goods via Section 338; Canada Retaliates Dollar-for-Dollar

The US-Canada trade war escalates as Washington imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods under a rarely-used Depression-era law (Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930). Canada, led by new PM Mark Carney, vows dollar-for-dollar retaliation. This marks the first use of Section 338, after the US Supreme Court struck down earlier tariff powers under IEEPA. For exam aspirants, this is a key case study on trade law, executive power, and international economic diplomacy.

Canada-US Trade War: 50% Tariffs Hit $28B Goods, India Seeks CEPA by Year-End 2026

On August 22, 2026, the US imposed 50% tariffs on $28 billion of Canadian goods, escalating a trade war. This creates a strategic opening for India as Canada seeks to diversify non-US exports and fast-track a CEPA with India, targeting $50 billion in bilateral trade by 2030.

India-Canada Reiterate Commitment to Trade Deal by 2026, Ready for Bilateral Investment Treaty

India and Canada have reaffirmed their target to finalize the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by end of 2026. India also expressed readiness to begin negotiations on a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT). This signals deepening bilateral economic ties amid global uncertainties, with focus on financial sector cooperation and pension fund investments.

India Commits to Conclude CEPA with Chile by 2026; Commerce Secretary Reviews Talks

India has reaffirmed its commitment to finalize the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Chile by the end of 2026. This bilateral trade pact aims to boost investment, technology cooperation, and supply chain resilience. For UPSC aspirants, this is a key example of India's proactive trade diplomacy under the 'Look West' policy and a testable topic for GS2 (bilateral relations) and GS3 (trade policy).