When one considers Donald Trump's long list of demands that would take much of the free trade out of the North American Free Trade Agreement, it's ironic that one that seems to have alarmed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is the call for eliminating Canada's dairy and poultry supply management system.
Given how much it costs Canadian consumers and potential exporters, Canada should give up supply management and be grateful for the excuse that NAFTA talks provide. And the United States should forsake its tariffs and subsidies to protect sugar. It is time for both governments stop cutting off their own consumers' nose to spite each other's face.
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