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Canada concludes free trade talks with the Philippines and nearly finishes ASEAN deal

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced in Manila on November 14 that Canada has concluded free trade negotiations with the Philippines and substantially concluded talks on a wider agreement with ASEAN, the prime minister's office said. Both sides are working toward signing the Philippines agreement in 2027. Two-way merchandise trade with the Philippines totalled $3.4 billion in 2025, up 7.4% from 2024, the office said. It said the agreement could give Canadian businesses better access to the Philippine market, with farm and forest goods singled out, and that Canada announced $26 million for projects that include climate-resilient agriculture and food security.

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