CETA, or the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, is a free trade agreement between Canada and the European Union. Synonyms for CETA include Canada-EU Free Trade Agreement, Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, Canada-European Union Free Trade Agreement and Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. The agreement was signed in 2016 after seven years of negotiations. CETA removes tariffs on 98% of products traded between Canada and the EU and provides new market access opportunities for businesses on both sides of the Atlantic. The agreement also includes provisions on investment protection, intellectual property rights, and sustainable development.