Ceta talks: EU hopes to unblock Canada trade deal

October 22, 2016

The European Parliament president says he is optimistic that a free-trade deal between the EU and Canada can be signed soon despite last-minute obstacles. Objections by a Belgian region, which opposes the deal, "are for us Europeans to solve", Martin Schulz said.

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Topics: LABOR ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS

Regions: CANADA EUROPEAN UNION (EU)

Authors: BBC


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