Carney heads to Asia to promote Canada trade as US ties falterTORONTO, Canada, Feb 26, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney flies to Asia on Thursday for a three-country tour with a first stop in India, where he hopes to double trade to offset the damage of his country's fracturing relations with the United States. US tariffs targeting specific sectors have hurt the Canadian economy over the past year. Carney has made boosting commerce with Europe and Asia cornerstones of his strategy to backstop Canada's economy, should free trade with Washington collapse. - Transnational repression -Carney's outreach to India is facing domestic scrutiny and his talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be closely watched. Former prime minister Justin Trudeau's government further charged India with directing a campaign of intimidation against Sikh activists across Canada.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 26, 2026 02:59 UTC