Posted 9/16/2023, 5:01:00 PM

Canada Postpones Trade Mission to India Amid Strained Relations

Canadian trade minister Mary Ng postpones planned trade mission to India without explanation
Move comes after strained India-Canada relations during PM Trudeau's recent India visit
Ng was to lead 'Team Canada' trade trip to Mumbai to boost stalled trade talks
Modi raised concerns to Trudeau about anti-India activities in Canada
A Canadian provincial minister alleges Trudeau is risking trade access for domestic politics

economictimes.com

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