Plant-based bubble bursts
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New Zealand dairy processors are rejecting new Canadian proposals for the administration of its dairy tariff rate quotas (TRQs) under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
OPINION: While the champagne corks have been popping in New Zealand with our victory over Canada at the latest CPTTP outcome, in Canada, humble pie might be the order of the day.
A warning to New Zealand: don't hold your breath about Canada rushing to open its market to our dairy exports.
Despite the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau swanning around the world claiming his country supports rules-based trade – he said this just a few days ago – the fact remains Canada is regarded globally as one the world’s most protectionist economies.
New Zealand scored a landmark victory over Canada, stopping it from protecting its dairy industry and effectively blocking our dairy exports to that country.
We in New Zealand can thank our lucky stars that the pests we have to deal with in our vineyards are limited to birds, rabbits and grass grubs. Spare a thought for our counterparts in Canada.
Canadian dairy giant Saputo is continuing its global buying spree, stitching up a deal to buy the listed UK company Dairy Crest.
A coalition of international dairy organisations including the Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) wants an end to Canada flooding world markets with subsidised milk.
The Dairy Companies Association of NZ (DCANZ) has joined with US, Australian, European, and Mexican dairy organisations in requesting a WTO dispute settlement proceeding be initiated against Canada if it continues with a planned extension to its dairy trade protections.
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