“Canadian Beef Is Not a Bargaining Chip”: Beef Sector Urges Ottawa to Stand with Canadian Farmers During Mercosur Trade Negotiations
About this episode
The episode discusses the concerns of the Canadian beef sector regarding trade negotiations with Mercosur and the implications for Canadian farmers.
The Canadian Cattle Association and the National Cattle Feeders’ Association says Canadian beef should not be a bargaining chip in rushed trade negotiations with Mercosur countries. CCA President Tyler Fulton says they support global trade that is science-based, transparent and reciprocal. He adds that Canada is already one of the most exposed beef markets in the world - adding permanent, broad-based beef access for Mercosur countries would undermine our industry at a critical time and send the wrong signal to producers who are working to rebuild the national herd. Canada already relies on imports for approximately 30 per cent of domestic beef consumption, significantly higher than major competitors such as the United States, the European Union, or Australia.
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