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Oct 27, 2026

Canada and UAE sign comprehensive trade deal as Carney diversifies beyond US

Canada and the United Arab Emirates signed a comprehensive economic partnership agreement that will eliminate tariffs on over 99% of exports between the two countries. The deal, negotiated in a record 47 days, comes as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to expand trade ties amid tensions with the United States.

Oct 27, 2026·9 sources
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  • ▪Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan presided over the October 27, 2026 signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
  • ▪Bilateral merchandise trade between Canada and the United Arab Emirates reached 3.5 billion Canadian dollars ($2.48 billion) in 2025.
  • ▪Lawyer Paul Champ and human rights groups criticized the extradition treaty talks, noting Freedom House ranks the United Arab Emirates 18 out of 100 on civil liberties.

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