Canada signs trade deal with UAE in push for non-US markets
Canada and the United Arab Emirates have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to reduce tariffs and boost investment. Prime Minister Mark Carney is pursuing this deal as part of a strategy to diversify trade away from the United States.
Why it matters
This move highlights Canada's strategic pivot to mitigate economic risks associated with US trade protectionism and shifting geopolitical alliances.
The agreement aims to cut tariffs, reduce red tape and improve market access for businesses in both countries.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates, receives Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in November 2025 [Ryan Carter/UAE Presidential Court/Reuters] By Reuters Published On 28 Oct 2026 28 Oct 2026 Canada and the United Arab Emirates have signed a comprehensive trade deal to lower barriers between the economies and boost investment, the governments have said.
The deal comes as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to expand trade and investment ties amid tension with the United States.
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