OriginalSourceChannel News AsiaSingaporeLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished09:08 UTCSourceChannel News AsiaSingaporeLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished09:08 UTC
“Canada PM Carney touts Philippine trade deal on Asia tour”
“The deal will drop over 90 per cent of tariff lines and cover areas ranging from agriculture to aerospace to artificial intelligence, and is about six months away from being signed, says Canada’s prime minister.”
Canada PM Carney touts Philippine trade deal on Asia tour
Key points
- Carney says Ottawa concluded negotiations for a sweeping free-trade pact with the Philippines.
- Deal aims to drop over 90% of tariff lines and spans agriculture to AI.
- He estimated the pact about six months from signing during a Manila summit.
- Carney envisions a broader ASEAN agreement substantially concluded, boosting regional ties.
- Trade between Canada and the Philippines was about US$2.4 billion in 2025.
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