On February 15, 2017 the European Parliament votes on the historic EU-Canada trade deal, CETA. The agreement is set to boost Europe's trade income by some 11.6 billion euros a year, and Canada's by 8.2 billion euros.

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There were cheers, and there were tears and dismay, 

but in the end the EU-Canada trade deal, CETA, was signed##@#

The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement eliminates 

almost all import duties between Canada and the EU. 

The EU is set to gain some 11.6 billion euros worth of income a year, 

The deal gives the EU the green light to bid for Canadian public contracts, 

while making more affordable products available in Canada.

Canada gets almost unlimited access to the large EU market, 

where it can sell its products at a competitive advantage.##@# 

CETA also ensures both sides recognise university diplomas 

and are allowed to protect specialty foods like olives, local cheeses and hams.

as well as certain foods, like milk or poultry. ##@#

Supporters of the agreement claim exporters will save up to 500 million euros a year.

The European Parliament's trade committee voted for the deal. 

But critics say the EU hasn't learned from Brexit, 

branding CETA a bounty for extremist parties across Europe. 

other transatlantic treaties are in doubt:

US President Donald Trump has promised to reject trade agreements 