A quick resolution on trade talks with the U.S. and Canada aren’t likely as the two sides continue discussing the NAFTA remake. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau remain at odds over a possible deal. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Colin Woodall says for NAFTA to work it must include all three countries.
He says the major sticking point for agriculture remains dairy., and Canada is going to have to come to the table on that and make some type of compromise.
Woodall says all sides in the NAFTA discussions will need to agree to some give and take for a final pact to be completed.
There are several hurdles remaining in the talks including the independent dispute resolution system that Canada wants to retain but the administration doesn’t. That system allows Canada to appeal punitive duties that the U.S. imposes on Canadian products, like lumber.
