Agriculture and Team Canada must include farming in trade push
The Canadian government promotes Team Canada missions to boost exports ahead of CUSMA talks while neglecting cross border agriculture. Manitoba exporters rely on the U S market, facing state laws like California Prop 12 and origin labeling rules. A comprehensive agriculture and food strategy is needed to protect farmers and processors during renegotiations.
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Manitoba calls for a united Western Canada agriculture trade strategy
Manitoba urged a comprehensive agriculture and food trade strategy to protect farmers market access and offset protectionist threats. Premier Kinew’s Business and Jobs Council led a spring U S trade mission, signaling a need for cross provincial collaboration with Canada and Asia Pacific markets to sustain and grow exports.
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