Canada – EU free trade negotiations

Steve Verheul gave a presentation to the annual meeting of the Manitoba Cattle Producers Association in Brandon over the weekend.

Verheul is this country’s chief negotiator in the free trade agreement being attempted between Canada and the European Union. Verheul is an impressive guy and he provides convincing arguments for why the deal would be good for Canadian agriculture and the entire country.

The deal wouldn’t stop the heavy European agricultural subsidies, but EU beef production is shrinking and Canada is a logical supplier.

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