
Mark Carney signs Philippines trade agreement
PM spent Friday the 13th in the air, crossing the international date line in search of international deals.

PM spent Friday the 13th in the air, crossing the international date line in search of international deals.
Canada and the Philippines have concluded negotiations for a free-trade agreement, with formal signing expected in 2027, CBC News and The Manila Times reported. The talks concluded in Manila after a meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Philippine counterpart, according to the Philippine Canadian Inquirer. Global News also reported the negotiations had ended, while intelligencer.ca said Canada had concluded talks on a separate agreement with ASEAN as well. The reports do not provide details of the Philippines deal’s terms.
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