Canada Warns Against Giving in to US Trade Demands

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Canadian dairy farmers are warning the government not to give in to US demands in trade talks.

The US is planning to put new tariffs on Canadian goods on August 19. These tariffs will not have exemptions like other tariffs.

The US does not like Canada's supply management system for dairy. Trump has complained about US dairy farmers' access to Canada's market.

Dairy Farmers of Canada is telling the government not to give in to US demands on dairy or supply management.

The organization said, 'Our food sovereignty is not for sale; a bad deal is not worth the cost.'

Canada has already given in to some US demands, but the US keeps asking for more. It's hard to see how giving in more will help.

Prime Minister said his government supports the supply management system.

The US also wants Canada to change its 'Buy Canadian' policy and quotas on US vehicles. Some provinces ban US alcohol sales.

The US says Canada's liquor control boards make it hard for US wine, beer, and spirits to be sold in Canada.

Some Canadian provinces stopped selling US alcohol after Trump put tariffs on Canadian goods. The US wants its products back on the shelves.

Quebec's finance minister said US products will not be sold in the province until a fair agreement is reached.

The Quebec government decides what alcohol is sold in the province. Only Quebec can make this decision.

Canada's Trade Minister is leaving Washington after meeting with industry groups and senators. He will return on Monday.

Canada's chief trade negotiator is staying in Washington over the weekend.

A spokesperson for the Trade Minister said the government will not comment on trade discussions.

The government's goal is to reach a deal that helps Canadian workers, farmers, and businesses.

This story includes files from other reporters.

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