Senators Want NAFTA Renegotiations to Address Canada Poultry Market

A group of senators wants the renegotiation effort of NAFTA to address U.S. poultry exports into Canada.  The group, led by Delaware Democrat Tom Carper says Canada has engaged in protectionist trade policies that limit sales for U.S. poultry exporters.  The Senators are asking the Trump administration to address the issue during NAFTA renegotiation talks in a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer.

The letter states: “NAFTA presents American poultry exporters with a unique opportunity to eliminate Canadian trade barriers, which have hampered growth for more than 20 years,”.

Similar to dairy, Canada maintains a strict supply management system on poultry production.  The system’s import restrictions and production limits are meant to create a more stable system immune to market forces.

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