The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today [Sept 21] announced that the Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement will come into force on October 1, 2012, the latest example of the Canadian government opening new markets and creating new competitive advantages around the world for Canadian exporters. Minister Fast made the announcement alongside Nasser Judeh, Jordan’s Foreign Minister, who is visiting Canada...
On October 1, producers and exporters across Canada will benefit from reduced or eliminated tariffs on nearly all of the country’s current exports to Jordan. The elimination of tariffs on forest products, machinery and agricultural products will greatly benefit Quebec and the Western and Atlantic provinces. Ontario stands to benefit with regard to key exports, such as machinery, vehicles, tires and furniture.
The agreement will also provide a more predictable, transparent and rules-based trading environment for Canadian investors and businesses.
This news release is available in its entirety on the FAIT Canada website at: http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2012/09/21a.aspx?lang=eng&view=d.