Canada's Energy Minister Heads to India Amid US Trade Tensions
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Firstpost•26-01-2026, 09:00
Canada's Energy Minister Heads to India Amid US Trade Tensions
- •Canada's Foreign Minister Anita Anand stated the country will not derail efforts to diversify trade beyond the US, following economic tensions with the US.
- •US President Donald Trump threatened 100% tariffs on Canadian goods if Canada becomes a 'drop off port' for Chinese exports to the US.
- •Trump's remarks followed a Canada-China agreement to reduce tariffs on Chinese EVs in exchange for trade concessions on food.
- •Canada's Energy Minister Tim Hodgson is visiting Goa for an energy conference, aiming to discuss critical minerals, uranium, and LNG deals with India.
- •Despite tensions, Canada and the US maintain a strong bilateral trade relationship, but Ottawa seeks to diversify to mitigate economic risks.
Why It Matters: Canada is actively diversifying trade, especially with India, to protect its economy amid US trade tensions.
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