Macron said, “I am confident” in this agreement, expressing his conviction that this text will soon continue “on its path.” France and Europe to enable its final adoption.”
This agreement sparked controversy in France six months ago when the Senate abstained from voting on it.
The French President explained that “if there are those who oppose the free trade agreement between… Canada And the European Union today, it is because they do not want to conclude any Commercial agreement “With whoever.”
Macron stressed that “the numbers indicate that it is a good agreement.”
This treaty specifically cancels Customs duties On 98 percent of the products traded between the European Union and Canada, it has been strongly criticized, especially by French farmers.
Ten European countries have not yet ratified this trade agreement, which entered into force temporarily at the European level on September 21, 2017.
