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They’re using every tool they can to undermine Canada’s quality food brand, and we're losing the battle
Tag prices will go up 20 cents for small tags and 35 cents for large tags as of Aug. 1
Livestock producers and meat processors are still determining the impact as China turns off the tap on all Canadian meat
It’s hard to say how much damage has been done since China announced its sudden aversion to Canadian meat. “It’s a bit too soon to tell to get a real dollar figure on it, because it is a situation where, when we want to sell pork, we’re trying to maximize the value of that product,”
Farmers, most of whom rely on exports know it, and so does Ottawa as both face rising protectionism
Continuing trade turmoil is top of mind for Canadian farmers and the federal government heading into the October federal election. The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association (WCWGA) is demanding the government bulldoze barriers to Canadian agricultural exports. The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) has issued recommendations to protect and enhance Canadian agriculture and food exports.
