Canada and UAE sign trade agreement that will cut tariffs on over 99% of Canadian exports once fully implemented

Prime Minister Mark Carney's office said Canada and the UAE signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement after talks lasting "a record 47 days". Once fully implemented it "will reduce or eliminate tariffs on over 99% of current Canadian exports to the UAE", including pulses, canola, industrial machinery, power generation equipment and aerospace. It is expected to take effect in 2027.