Canada's Dairy Demands Highlighted in USMCA Review by U.S. Trade Rep Greer

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer recently told members of Congress that Canada must open its dairy market further as part of the six-year review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Toronto City News reports Greer highlighted dairy market access in Canada, along with its exports of certain dairy products, as key issues on a non-exhaustive list needing fixes. He noted that while many stakeholders support extending the agreement, they also demand improvements, including addressing Canada's dairy policies and its Online Streaming Act, which discriminates against U.S. tech and media firms. Greer pointed out other concerns like provincial bans on U.S. alcohol distribution, discriminatory procurement in Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia, complicated customs for U.S. exports to Canada, and Alberta's treatment of Montana power providers. He also called for stronger rules of origin for non-automotive goods to benefit all three countries. The Office of the United States Trade Representative extended 178 exclusions to Section 301 tariffs through November 9, 2026, covering solar manufacturing equipment, electric vehicles, batteries, motors, critical minerals, semiconductors, and solar cells, according to JD Supra. This helps importers in those categories avoid higher duties. On tariffs, a Federal Register notice effective December 18 details modifications under Executive Order 14346 for a trade framework with Switzerland and Liechtenstein. KPMG reports the United States will apply the higher of its most-favored-nation rate or 15 percent on their products, with adjustments for agricultural goods, natural resources, aircraft parts, and generic pharmaceuticals. These changes, starting November 14, aim for a full agreement by March 31, 2026, or face review. Greer reported to Congress on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement's operation on December 17, per the USTR website. These moves show Greer pushing for fairer trade terms amid ongoing reviews and tariff tweaks. Thank you for tuning in, listeners. Please subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.