Farming

Why President Trump Hates Canadian Dairy β€” And Canada Insists On Protecting It

Why President Trump Hates Canadian Dairy β€” And Canada Insists On Protecting It

"President Trump has railed against Canada for taking advantage of the U.S. when it comes to trade. A particular point of criticism is the dairy industry. Canada slaps steep tariffs on imports of milk, cheese and butter from the U.S., something Trump has called a "disgrace."

"Trump may not like it, but those tariffs are part of a politically sensitive, decades-old policy to protect Canada's dairy farmers. The system is called "supply management" and it sets production quotas for the country's dairy, poultry products and eggs."