Canada & India need to get back to the trade talk table, says Pulse Canada

Agronomic news
September 14, 2023

Source: RealAgriculture.com

After years of forward momentum on a trade deal with India, it seems progress has stopped, at least for now, as there are reports the Canadian side has paused negotiations. India’s pulse market is largely what built Canada’s pulse industry, explains Greg Cherewyk, president of Pulse Canada. Find out more on the trade talks from this RealAgriculture report.

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