Canada targets autumn for Mercosur free trade deal
Canada aims to finalize a trade deal with the Mercosur bloc by autumn. Minister Maninder Sidhu says talks are accelerating to help diversify trade partners.
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Canada is moving to accelerate the conclusion of a free-trade agreement with the South American Mercosur bloc, with officials targeting a final deal by the autumn. The government plans to intensify the negotiation schedule, aiming for discussions to take place approximately every six weeks to meet the end-of-year goal.
Maninder Sidhu, Canada’s Minister of International Trade, outlined the ambitious timeline during the World Trade Organization ministerial conference in Cameroon.
