Angering Canada and European Union leaders who had conducted negotiations for seven years, Belgium had effectively blocked the deal, which must be endorsed by all 28 EU member states.
Lai CETA, kura izstrādē pagājuši septiņi gadi, tiktu parakstīts, līgums jāatbalsta visām 28 ES dalībvalstīm. Līdz šim to nav izdarījusi vienīgi Beļģija.