The first major trade dispute of the Biden administration will apparently be over dairy exports to Canada.
The first major trade dispute of the Biden administration will apparently be over dairy exports to Canada.
Trade officials have signaled their willingness to carry on with a dispute filed in the last month of the Trump administration under USMCA, the trade agreement that replaced NAFTA. That filing charged Canada with not allowing enough American imports of value-added dairy products like cheese and yogurt.
Under USMCA’s provisions for conflict resolution, a panel with representatives from both nations will be created to settle the dispute. If no agreement is reached, the door is opened to punitive tariffs. This is the first such complaint to be heard under USMCA.
“Launching the first panel request under the agreement will ensure our dairy industry and its workers can seize new opportunities under the USMCA to market and sell U.S. products to Canadian consumers,” the office of the U.S. Trade Representative said in a statement.
Canadian trade and dairy officials denied violating USMCA and said they would vigorously defend their position in proceedings.
Kaeser is the world’s leading air systems specialist and offers a full range of compressed air solutions for almost any application. From industrial compress...
Take a moment to see the scope of Kaeser's commitment to innovative system designs that guarantee ultra-reliable compressed air, easy maintenance, and greater efficiency.
Ventilation has a huge impact on the ambient temperature in the compressor room and is often the missing link to temperature regulation issues. Here are four factors to consider...
Learn how to get a smart, reliable, energy-efficient compressed air system delivered in a turnkey, weatherproof and temperature-controlled enclosure that needs little or no onsite...