Archive · 19 Jun 2025
India-Canada Trade Talks Revived, Focus on Critical Minerals
India is restarting trade talks with Canada to get more access to important minerals.
This is happening because China, which India currently relies on, is limiting its supply of these minerals.
Canada has a lot of these minerals, like lithium and rare earths, which are used in electric cars and other technology.
India hopes a trade deal will help them get these minerals more easily and work together with Canada on finding and processing them.
India and Canada are resuming trade talks, focusing on critical minerals.
China's recent restrictions on key mineral supplies have increased the urgency.
Canada has significant critical mineral deposits and is seeking new trade opportunities.
India is diversifying its supply base for essential minerals like lithium and rare earths.
A trade agreement could lead to cooperation in mineral exploration and technology sharing.
- Who
- India, Canada, and related businesses.
- What
- India's efforts to diversify its critical mineral supply chain, focusing on collaboration with Canada.
- When
- Recent, with the resumption of trade talks.
- Where
- India and Canada, with a global focus on mineral sourcing.
- Why
- To secure access to critical minerals, reduce reliance on China, and support India's EV and clean energy sectors.
- Focus
- Critical Minerals
- Key Players
- India, Canada
- Goal
- Diversify supply chain and ensure access to key minerals
- Strategic Partners
- Canada, Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Chile
- Challenge
- Dependence on China for key minerals
