Dairy exporters say Canada hasn't been following the rules

Dairy exporters say Canada hasn't been following the rules
MFAT says NZ is considering its next steps. (Image: Unsplash)
Rebecca Howard
A ruling against Canada by a dispute settlement panel has direct implications for New Zealand exporters and for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).  “The finding reinforces our view that Canada has not been following the rules under CPTPP and has therefore impeded NZ exporters’ ability to use the dairy quotas Canada agreed as part of the negotiation,” the Dairy Companies Association of NZ (DCANZ) said in an emailed response to questions. “Significant reform of Cana...

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