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Canada's former minister of ag- Liberalized trade is the answerCharles James Mayer, former minister of agriculture for Canada, discussed trade relationships between the United State and Canada with more than 190 U.S. agribusiness representatives, producers and other agricultural industry leaders at the U.S. Grains Council's 47th Annual Board of Delegates' Meeting in Toronto, Canada. "We're each other's best customer," said Mayer referring to trade between the United States and Canada. "We buy fruit and vegetables from the U.S. out of season and sell beef and live cattle to the United States. We are dependent on each other." Mayer also said the two countries are competitive in trying to acquire access in major markets, as well as in developing countries. He emphasized the importance of liberalizing trade and lifting restrictions that will ultimately encourage efficient and open trade. "We have to get rid of tariff barriers if we want to take advantage of market opportunities. Regulation stifles innovation. It hurts us as farmers," said Mayer who retired from farming 10 years ago. "As much as 50 percent of the world's increased food demand can be met by exports. Denying market access is almost immoral." Date: 7/24/07
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