New Delhi/IBNS, Jan. 12 -- Premier of British Columbia, Canada, David Eby led a trade mission to India on Monday aimed at deepening its trade relations with the country.

He said he plans to meet government and business leaders in Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh and Bengaluru to seek investment from Indian companies as part of the province's goal of attracting $200 billion over the next decade, as reported by Reuters.

"With unjustified tariffs from the U.S. impacting B.C. workers and businesses, it's more important than ever to deepen strategic relationships with international partners," Eby said earlier in a statement.

According to the statement, B.C. is seeking new partnerships and investment with India in the sectors of sustainable forestr...