Canada, U.S. set up ag trade group

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Published: August 19, 2010

Canada and the United States plan to establish a group they say will promote a science-based approach to world agricultural trade.

The group’s aim is to improve trade in agricultural goods between the two countries, improve regulatory frameworks and strengthen food safety,” said a U.S. Department of Agriculture news release.

Canadian agriculture minister Gerry Ritz said in the release that agricultural trade between the two countries involves more than $34 billion in products annually.

“Working together, we can break down barriers overseas and expand the opportunities for Canadian and American farmers throughout the world.”

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The group would “examine ways we can collaborate and promote more free exchange of agricultural products between our countries, and in markets around the globe,” U.S. agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack said.

It would have representation from both countries and would work to reduce trade barriers for genetically modified products and other issues of mutual benefit.

Ritz and Vilsack reaffirmed their desire to co-operate on priority markets for beef and other high-value products where possible.

They also said they would implement and strengthen the two countries’ organic equivalency standards.

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