Limits Set on Imports from Canada in 1974 Quota Move
President Ford signed a proclamation imposing quotas on U.S. imports from Canada of beef cattle beef veal hogs and pork under the Trade Expansion Act to retaliate against Canadian restrictions. The plan sets 17 000 head of beef cattle 17 million pounds of beef and veal 50 000 hogs and 36 million pounds of pork with a 30 day one twelfth entry limit.