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India and Canada started the fourth round of negotiations on the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
The talks are scheduled to run for five days in New Delhi.
Officials said the goal is to conclude an agreement this year.
The discussions cover goods, services, rules of origin, and technical trade barriers.
Why it mattersA renewed trade round could move a long-delayed agreement forward, affecting market access, tariffs, and business planning for both countries.
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One official said the countries are also working toward $50 billion by 2030 in bilateral trade.
Reports noted recent trade figures and said overall bilateral commerce dipped while Indian exports rose.