Why Canada’s Dairy Tariffs Are So High

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In this June 29, 2017 file photo, young cows stand in a barn at Mystic Valley Dairy in Sauk City, Wis. America’s Dairyland is hurting and a new task force plans to spend the next year figuring out how to save the industry that’s integral to Wisconsin’s economy and identity. Gov. Scott Walker announced creation of the task force Tuesday, June 5, 2018, tasked with coming up with recommendations to save the Wisconsin dairy industry, which pumps $43.3 billion into the state’s economy every year. (AP Photo/Carrie Antlfinger File)

The U.S. and Canada have been engaged in trade disputes for weeks now. In the latest volley, President Trump threatened to slap tariffs on Canadian cars and car parts. Before that, Trump called out what he said were Canada’s unfair dairy policies, which include a 270 percent tariff on U.S. milk. Meanwhile, American dairy farms are struggling to cover the costs of production. We talk about the complicated nature of Canada’s dairy tariffs and what American farmers are doing to try and overcome low prices.

Episode Credits

  • Carrie Kaufman Host
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Brian Gould Guest