Canada targets autumn for Mercosur free trade agreement
Canada aims to finalize a trade deal with Mercosur by autumn. Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu says talks will occur every six weeks to reach the deadline.
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Canada is working to conclude a free-trade agreement with the South American Mercosur bloc by the autumn, according to statements made by the country's minister of international trade. Maninder Sidhu shared the updated timeline during a World Trade Organization ministerial conference held in Cameroon, noting a collective push to finalize the deal.
The minister explained that the negotiating parties are looking to increase the frequency of their discussions to ensure the deadline is met.
