ThePrint ThePrintPod: Modi, Carney announce to reopen FTA talks after thaw in ties shattered during Trudeau regime
Nov 24, 2025
Trade negotiations between India and Canada are making a comeback after a significant diplomatic thaw. Modi and Mark Carney aim to double trade by 2030, and discussions on civil nuclear cooperation, including uranium supplies, are on the table. The podcast delves into the history of their diplomatic rift, sparked by accusations from the Trudeau administration. With high-level visits and a trilateral tech initiative involving Australia, both nations are looking to strengthen ties and navigate global trade challenges.
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FT A Talks Relaunched With Big Trade Goal
- India and Canada agreed to reopen talks for a high-ambition Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement aiming to double trade to $50 billion by 2030.
- The move signals both sides want a faster, broader economic reset beyond prior stalled negotiations.
Nuclear Cooperation Part Of The Reset
- The two sides reaffirmed civil nuclear cooperation and discussed long-term uranium supply arrangements to deepen strategic ties.
- This expands the reset from trade to energy and security-related collaboration.
Diplomatic Rupture After Nijjar Allegations
- Relations plunged after Justin Trudeau accused Indian officials of links to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey in June 2023.
- New Delhi rejected the claims and both countries expelled diplomats, marking a major diplomatic rupture.