Javier Moreno Sánchez· S&D

Confirmed

Trade exchange between the EU and Canada increased by 75%

Omissions

• The 75% figure refers specifically to trade in goods, not total trade including services (which grew by 97%). The claim said 'trade exchange' which could be interpreted as goods only or total trade. The source distinguishes between goods (75%) and services (97%) growth.
• The European Commission source confirming this figure was published on March 5, 2026, just 5 days before the speech.

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Commission - Driving shared prosperity: Boosting EU-Canada trade through CETASince provisional application started in 2017, two-way trade in goods has surged by over 75%, and bilateral trade in services has grown by 97%
• PrimaryCouncil of the EU - EU-Canada trade: facts and figuresBetween 2017 and 2024, bilateral trade in goods grew by more than 63% and trade in services by more than 74%