Did Supply Management Help Spark the Trade War?

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Canada and the United States are now in a trade war — and dairy supply management was one of the major sticking points at the negotiating table. University of Saskatchewan agricultural economist Stuart Smyth joins Evan to talk about the role dairy played in the breakdown, what this trade fight could mean for Canadian farmers and consumers, and why he argues Canada should be rethinking supply management altogether.
24 Aug 12PM English Canada News Commentary

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