A recently enacted Canadian law aimed at protecting the country's supply management system, particularly in the dairy sector, is unlikely to prevent challenges from the Trump administration, according to trade experts. The new legislation, intended to safeguard supply management, may complicate Canada-U.S. trade negotiations by limiting Canada's flexibility. Trade lawyer William Pellerin noted that the bill effectively forces Canada to negotiate with "one hand tied behind its back," making it more difficult to reach a deal with the United States. Experts warn that the Trump administration remains focused on dismantling the supply management system, which could sour ongoing trade talks between the two countries.
A new law meant to protect supply management might not be enough to shield the system in trade talks with a Trump administration bent on eliminating it, trade experts say. https://t.co/c3Fjs0A5Hj
“It’s certainly more difficult to strike a deal with the United States now with the passage of this bill that basically forces Canada to negotiate with one hand tied behind its back,” said trade lawyer William Pellerin #cdnpoli #uspoli https://t.co/MrXH1FJA3I
“It’s certainly more difficult to strike a deal with the United States now with the passage of this bill that basically forces Canada to negotiate with one hand tied behind its back,” said trade lawyer William Pellerin #cdnpoli #cdnecon https://t.co/MrXH1FJA3I