In the USMCA trade agreement,Canada agreed to grade imports of United States wheat in a manner “no less favourable” than it accords Canadian wheat, and to not require a country of origin statement on its quality grade or inspection certificate. Canada and the United States also agreed to discuss issues related to seed regulatory systems.
In essence, reportsRealAgriculture.com, U.S.-grown wheat can be imported into Canada and receive a Canadian Grain Commission grade, provided that variety is also registered in Canada. If the wheat variety grown by a farmer is not registered in Canada, it is not eligible for a CGC grade. This applies equally to both Canadian and U.S. farmers.
U.S. Wheat Associates is one group turning up the volume with new Trade Representative Katherine Tai.
According to a U.S. Wheat Associates’ briefing dated October 29, 2020, Canada’s variety registration system is “overly burdensome.”
Read the full report atRealAgriculture.com.
