Carney wraps up negotiations on trade deal with Philippines

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Canada has successfully concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement with the Philippines. Additionally, Canada has substantially finalized a separate trade deal with the 11-member ASEAN bloc. According to reports, these agreements are part of a broader effort to diversify trade partnerships and reduce economic reliance on the United States, marking significant progress in the government's Indo-Pacific strategy during the Prime Minister's visit to Manila.