<h1>Commerce minister outlines self-reliant supply chains, national confidence, and protective measures to boost resilient trade and investment</h1> A federal commerce minister outlined a threefold policy emphasis-self-reliance in supply chains, national confidence in pursuing strategic economic goals, and protective measures to safeguard national interests-framing these as foundations for resilient trade and investment engagement. The address highlighted reliance on technology, trust and trade partnerships, and referenced recent goods and services tax reform intended to simplify compliance and stimulate consumption. The minister tied these priorities to international obligations and multilateral engagement, promoted state-level investment initiatives and industrial corridors, and positioned an upcoming industry summit as a forum to strengthen cross-border collaborations.