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Canada Eyes $300 Billion Trade Boost at ASEAN Summit

10/26/2025

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Prime Minister Mark Carney promotes Canada as a Southeast Asia partner at the ASEAN summit.
He aims to double exports outside the U.S. and seek $300 billion in new trade.
U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly canceled trade talks with Canada.
The government plans to fast-track major project approvals on energy and food security, with a Canada-ASEAN trade deal expected in early 2026.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney promotes Canada as a Southeast Asia partner at the ASEAN summit.
He aims to double exports outside the U.S. and seek $300 billion in new trade.
U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly canceled trade talks with Canada.
The government plans to fast-track major project approvals on energy and food security, with a Canada-ASEAN trade deal expected in early 2026.