Plain meaning
The trade agreement between Canada and the European Union.
Also called
Canada-EU trade agreement
Key points
- Preferential tariff treatment depends on whether goods satisfy CETA rules of origin.
- CETA covers goods, services, investment, procurement, regulatory cooperation, and dispute-settlement topics.
- Importers need origin documentation to claim preferential rates.
- CETA updates or disputes can affect supply chains and trade costs.
Why it comes up
CETA can affect tariff rates, origin rules, procurement, services, investment, and Canada-EU trade policy.