📋 Tender Overview
The X Negotiating Round of the Free Trade Agreement between MERCOSUR and Canada took place between May 25th and 29th in Toronto, Canada.
The negotiations, which resumed last October, reflect the parties interest in deepening economic and commercial relations, promoting the strengthening of bilateral trade and greater productive integration between the economies of MERCOSUR and Canada.
The meeting included face-to-face meetings of technical groups on trade in goods, services and financial services, temporary entry of people for business, rules of origin, intellectual property, bilateral safeguards, sustainable development, inclusive trade and legal and institutional topics.
During the round, there was also a meeting between Canadas international trade minister, Maninder Sidhu, and MERCOSURs chief negotiators. The Canadian ministers visit allowed for an exchange of perspectives regarding the agreement and the demands of the negotiating parties.
Throughout the round, five chapters of the Agreement advanced to the closing stage of negotiations. New meetings between the chief negotiators are being planned for the coming weeks, with the aim of concluding negotiations on the Agreement between MERCOSUR and Canada.
Brazil - Canada trade
Canada has a population of around 41 million inhabitants, a GDP of approximately US2.2 trillion and total world imports of around US541 billion in 2024. In 2025, the trade flow between Brazil and Canada reached US10.4 billion.
Brazilian exports to the Canadian market totaled US7.3 billion in 2025, growth of 14.8% compared to the previous year and an all-time record for the series. Canada has consolidated itself as the 8th main destination for Brazilian exports. Among the main exported products, aluminum, nickel and copper ores, sugar, coffee, aircraft, as well as civil engineering installations and equipment stood out.
Brazilian imports originating in Canada totaled US3.1 billion in 2025, an increase of 12.8% compared to the previous year. The main imported products included manures and fertilizers, non-electric engines and machines, aircraft and medicines.
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