Trump tarifs: India and Canada are taking steps towards improving their relations after US President Donald Trump’s announcement to implement the reciperook tariff.
In fact, this tariff, which has been effective from April 2, 2025, can cause economic shocks to both India and Canada. Due to this, both countries have decided to increase business cooperation so that the damage caused by American trade dependence can be compensated.
Changes in diplomatic relations between India-Canada
In 2023, there was a sour in India-Canada relations when former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of killing Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. After this, both countries expelled each other’s diplomats. Now, after the new Prime Minister Mark Carney came to power, Canada is trying to improve relations with India.
Plan to deal with American tariff
Trump’s new tariff can cause economic losses to both India and Canada. According to Bloomberg report, India and Canada are strategizing to reduce the influence of American tariffs by forgetting their differences. According to Canadian officials, better business relations with India are priority for Canada.
Allegations of electoral intervention may increase stress again
However, Canada has given a new controversial statement amidst efforts to improve relations between India and Canada. An intelligence official from Canadian has claimed that India can interfere in the Canadian elections. This statement may increase tension between the two countries again.
Will India-Canada partnership be successful?
Impressed by Trump’s policies, business relations between India and Canada may be strengthened, but it will be interesting to see how long this friendship will last due to Khalistani issues and political allegations.
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