CANADIAN AND EU EXPORTS COULD SEE SLIGHT TRADE GROWTH, MORE HARMONISED REGULATORY PROCESSES FROM CANADA-EU TRADE AGREEMENT

WITH Canada and the European Union (EU) fleshing out details of a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), announced in October, paints and coatings trade between the two could experience long-term growth thorough the removal of key trade barriers – both tariff and regulatory measures.Gary LeRoux, president and CEO of the Canadian Paint and Coatings Association, said while the CETA is "not expected to provide a tremendous benefit" to Canadian manufacturers, it does provide opportunities for growth. "Paint manufacturers can start to develop strategies ...


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