Articles tagged under: USMCA
The U.S. Challenges Canadian Dairy Policy
Published May 26, 2021
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai is acting on the demands of the dairy industry and challenging Canada’s trade policy. Canada is restricting market access for U.S. dairy products and an official dispute settlement panel will determine if that is a…Trade Leaders Review USMCA Progress
Published May 19, 2021
After their first meeting to review the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the trade ministers from the three countries downplayed any differences. A joint statement was released emphasizing the importance of an ‘inclusive North American economy.’ The ongoing dispute with Canada and its…Heartburn Felt Over Canada’s Dairy TRQ
Published May 17, 2021
Nearly 70 dairy companies and associations are urging the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office to initiate a dispute settlement case with Canada over its dairy tariff-rate quota system. The United States, Canada and Mexico are meeting today and tomorrow to discuss…USTR Addresses Ag Trade Barriers in Senate Hearing
Published May 12, 2021
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai answered trade questions from the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow expressed concerns about the sanitary and phytosanitary barriers for ag exports. "We address these concerns by engaging," said Tai.…R-CALF USA and Others Seek Relief From USMCA
Published April 20, 2021
Ahead of a planned summit between U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai and her counterparts from Canada and Mexico, ranch groups are voicing their dissatisfaction with the USMCA trade agreement. A letter has been sent to Tai and Agriculture Secretary Tom…Environment Will be a Part of Trade Discussions
Published April 16, 2021
The Biden Administration will use trade policy to enhance environmental protections worldwide. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai spoke at the Center for American Progress, saying the U.S. must be a leader in the issues of climate change and energy efficiency.…Mexico Has No Plans to Change its Ag Policy
Published March 25, 2021
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador made that point in response to nearly 30 U.S. farm groups who complained about the trade relationship with Mexico. The issues include Mexico’s proposed ban on glyphosate and biotech corn, a potato export ban…USMCA Summit Planned
Published March 24, 2021
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai has asked Mexican Economy Secretary Tatiana Clouthier to participate in a U.S.-Canada-Mexico trade summit. Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng has already accepted the invitation.USTR Seeks Meeting with Canada to Discuss Dairy Tariff Rate Quotas
Published December 14, 2020
The U.S. Trade Representative's Office wants to meet with Canada to take a closer look at its dairy Tariff Rate Quota obligations. In the past, Canada has distorted the TRQ administration to limit dairy imports from the U.S. "They'll be…