Canada has applied to the world trade organization for $3 billion worth of retaliatory tariffs against the United States mandatory country of origin law.
The Canadian government wants the U.S. to repeal the law applying to exported cattle and hogs said a government news release June 4. The option is facing major tariffs against imported foods, furniture and other consumer goods.
Last month the WTO ruled against the labeling law for the fourth and final time on the grounds it discriminates against Canadian livestock. The government estimates COOL has cost the Canadian industry more than $3 billion in losses each year since it was implemented.
The WTO dispute settlement body considers the request on June 17 and if it approves Canada may decide how and when to retaliate.
