""It doesn't represent a reciprocal trading opportunity for Canadian beef farmers and ranchers... we think that it's a pretty one-sided deal," Fulton says."
""The tariff rate was not significant enough... to slow the flow of product," he explains, suggesting that further liberalization may not be necessary to maintain supply."
""We can't... have short-term thinking and disincentivize the growth in our herd," he says."
Canada is expanding trade relationships, but concerns arise regarding beef imports from the Mercosur bloc. The Canadian Cattle Association highlights a lack of reciprocity in trade, pointing to differences in production standards and animal disease risks. While increased imports may lower prices, Canada already imports significant beef despite tariffs. The CCA warns that increased imports could undermine domestic production growth, urging producers to engage with policymakers for a reevaluation of the trade deal to ensure fair access for Canadian beef exports.
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