France’s politicians are sending mixed messages about whether they want to continue the free trade deal with Canada.
A large majority of senators recently voted against ratifying the deal in response to farmer protests against liberal trade policies.
But on Thursday France’s prime minister Gabriel Attal said in Ottawa “CETA is a win-win deal” and will continue to apply despite political disagreements in France.
Attal said the deal has been particularly advantageous for French farmers.
Canadian beef producers are frustrated that import quotas can’t be filled because non-tariff trade barriers that defy science remain in place.
