Plain meaning
A trade agreement preserving preferential trade terms between Canada and the United Kingdom after Brexit.
Also called
Canada United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement
Canada-UK TCA
Key points
- The agreement was designed to maintain continuity after the United Kingdom left the European Union.
- Preferential tariff treatment depends on product classification, origin rules, and required documentation.
- It can affect import costs, exporters, and supply chains involving the United Kingdom.
- Future Canada-UK negotiations may modify or replace continuity arrangements.
Why it comes up
The agreement affects tariffs, origin, and market access for Canada-UK trade.