OTTAWA —
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has used the spectre of gnarled international provide chains in his newest bid to a bloc of Southeast Asian nations to win them over on a free commerce deal.
Trudeau has lengthy sought a commerce cope with the 10-nation bloc, which incorporates the Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Burma.
He tells a digital enterprise summit organized by the Affiliation of Southeast Asian Nations {that a} free commerce settlement with Canada could be a “win-win” for all sides, significantly popping out of the pandemic.
Talking in a pre-recorded message, Trudeau argues that an settlement with ASEAN would assist corporations and entrepreneurs construct connections and enterprise relationships around the globe.
He additionally says a pact would give buyers extra confidence to put money into worldwide markets, and defend provide chains from the uncertainties introduced by COVID-19.
Commerce bottlenecks throughout the globe have been slower to get well than shopper demand for items, and slowed additional by ongoing COVID-19 outbreaks and public well being measures.
This report by The Canadian Press was first printed Oct. 24, 2021.
