. Agri-news. Agriculture. July 29,1991 CITT decision good news for Alberta beef producers A continued countervail on European Community (EC) manufacturing beef is good news for the Alberta industry. "Canadian beef producers were anxiously waiting the Canadian International Trade Tribunal's (CITT) decision," says Nithi Govindasamy, assistant director of Alberta Agriculture's trade policy secretariat. "But now are pleased that the threat of subsidized exports won't ; First imposed on July 25,1986, the duties vary between 70 and 90 cents per pound, depending on the subs
. Agri-news. Agriculture. July 29,1991 CITT decision good news for Alberta beef producers A continued countervail on European Community (EC) manufacturing beef is good news for the Alberta industry. "Canadian beef producers were anxiously waiting the Canadian International Trade Tribunal's (CITT) decision," says Nithi Govindasamy, assistant director of Alberta Agriculture's trade policy secretariat. "But now are pleased that the threat of subsidized exports won't ; First imposed on July 25,1986, the duties vary between 70 and 90 cents per pound, depending on the subsidy level. The CITT ruled last week imports of the highly subsidized EC beef would hurt the Canadian industry, so extended the countervailing duties that were due to expire on July 25. In Canadian trade law, countervailing duties automatically expire after five years unless they are reviewed. Govindasamy says the tribunal reasoned subsidized imports would resume if the countervailing duty was removed. "The EC has surplus beef production through its agricultural support programs. Before the countervailing duty was applied, almost 25,000 tonnes of EC beef was dumped in Canada during 1984. G ven the surplus, there was every likelihood those export levels would start again. "Those volumes of low priced foreign manufacturing beef would have had an adverse effect on fresh beef products produced and sold in Canada, affecting the industry from cow-calf operators through to our ; Reacting to this threat to their industry, the Canadian Cattlemen's Association, with support from the Alberta and Saskatchewan governments, petitioned the CITT to continue the countervail. Alberta's Agriculture Minister Ernie Isley says he is pleased with the result. "Our participation underscores Alberta's commitment to ensuring a level playing field for Alberta products and to fostering a healthy and dynamic value-adding sector. The livestock industry in Alberta is the one sector
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