Canada-EU trade deal that allows US firms to sue British government sparks outrage

‘Campaigners gathered outside a secret court in central London on Friday to protest against a controversial EU-Canada trade deal that will empower corporations to sue the British government.

Known as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), the trade deal is currently awaiting ratification. If approved, it will come into effect in 2016, signaling the elimination of 98 percent of tariffs between Canada and the EU.

The agreement will introduce a secret corporate court system, empowering big business to sue states for policies that threaten their profits. It will also pave the way for the privatization of public services and the deregulation of social, health and environmental protections.’

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