CANADA’S ATTACKED OVER MILK MARKETING PROGRAMMES
September 1st, 2007
BY KEITH NUTHALL
NEW Zealand has attacked Canada at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) today (Wed26-9) over its introduction of new subsidies for Canadian milk producers, with its diplomats claiming they could "impede its exports" [to Canada]. Wellington's concern focuses on changes to Canada's complex 'special milk classes' system, where subsidies are paid for domestically-sold milk. New Zealand has long argued these payments hinder its Canadian milk sales. A long running WTO disputes case ended with a 2003 order to Canada to reform aspects of the ...
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