Practical intelligence on trade, investment and market opportunities across Canada, the United States, Portugal and Brazil—selected for institutions and growth-minded companies.
Updated 26 October 2026Official sourcesOriginal WDM analysis
Market signalFour markets are creating new openings for investment, exports and strategic partnerships.
What matters now
Four signals across the Atlantic Corridor.
Each brief translates an official announcement or data release into a practical consideration for international business development.
Canada · Trade infrastructure
Canada invests C$254 million in the Saint John Trade Corridor
Canada announced up to C$254 million for improvements designed to raise Atlantic port capacity to between 850,000 and one million containers annually. The project includes expanded warehousing, dredging, marine upgrades and improvements to 103 kilometres of connecting railway.
WDM perspective
A stronger Atlantic gateway creates additional routing, warehousing and cold-chain options for exporters moving goods between Europe and North America, including Portuguese food, beverage and value-added producers.
U.S. commercial advocacy reports US$383 billion in deals
The U.S. International Trade Administration reports that its Advocacy Center has supported US$383 billion in commercial deals since January 2025. The total covers 216 signed contracts, US$322.6 billion in U.S. export content and an estimated 1.3 million American jobs.
WDM perspective
The scale of the U.S. commercial pipeline reinforces the value of strong market intelligence, access to federal and state stakeholders, and qualified introductions for companies pursuing contracts or partnerships.
Portuguese exports rise 5.7% to €95 billion through August
AICEP, citing Banco de Portugal data, reports that Portuguese exports of goods and services reached €95 billion from January through August 2026. Travel and tourism represented 22.1% of the total, followed by machinery and equipment at 9.4% and transport at 8%.
WDM perspective
Export momentum creates room for Portuguese companies to diversify beyond established European destinations and test qualified opportunities in Canada, the United States and Brazil.
Brazil sets access rules for Mercosur–EFTA tariff quotas
Brazil has established procedures for exporters to use tariff quotas negotiated with Norway under the Mercosur–EFTA agreement from 1 November. Eligible products include beef, poultry, honey, maize and apple juice, while wider liberalization covers almost 99% of Brazil's exports to the EFTA bloc by value.
WDM perspective
The agreement creates concrete new routes for Brazilian exporters and their international partners. Companies should assess where qualified suppliers, distribution relationships and product-specific tariff preferences can open opportunities.
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