"U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told members of U.S. Congress Wednesday that Washington is not prepared to extend the Canada-U.S.-Mexico agreement (CUSMA) without addressing "specific and structural issues." In remarks made public after Greer met with lawmakers behind closed doors, President Donald Trump's point-person on trade said Americans have concerns about "dairy market access in Canada" and "Canada's exports of certain dairy products." Responding Thursday morning, Carney said supply management is "not on the table.""
""We've been clear about our approach to supply management. We continue to stand by that. We will continue to protect supply management," the prime minister said. WATCH | Carney, Ford on CUSMA review: Prime Minister Mark Carney, appearing alongside Premier Doug Ford Thursday at an event outlining steps to align approaches around major projects, took questions on their response to recent demands put forth by the U.S. trade representative around access to Canada's dairy market and how provinces are handling the sale of U.S. alcohol."
Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed he will protect Canada's supply management system and stated supply management is "not on the table." U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told U.S. Congress Washington will not extend the Canada-U.S.-Mexico agreement (CUSMA) without addressing "specific and structural issues." Greer said Americans have concerns about dairy market access in Canada and Canada's exports of certain dairy products. Supply management, established in the 1970s, guarantees supply-managed farmers a minimum price and aims to ensure predictable, stable prices. Carney answered a supply management question in French to send a transparent message to Quebec. Greer linked expanded dairy access to successful CUSMA talks.
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