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Trump to begin renegotiating NAFTA with leaders of Mexico, Canada

JANFU said:
Canada does not have the monies to go toe to toe with the US or the EU.
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each country is different

Japan for instance protects its rice and wheat farmers

and understandably so if you ask me



U.S. agrees to let Japanese tariffs stand on rice, wheat |

The Japan Times
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WASHINGTON – The United States has agreed to allow Japan to retain tariffs on rice and wheat, government sources said Thursday during bilateral talks related to the wider Pacific free trade negotiations.

In return, Washington demanded Tokyo introduce a system to increase U.S. rice imports, which the Japanese side agreed to do, the sources said.

Among the five “sacred” farm product categories Japan regards off-limits — rice, wheat, beef and pork, dairy products and sugar —
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JANFU said:
Each have powerful lobby groups
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I suppose that is part of it

But its only common sense in my opinion for a nation to be able to feed itself rather than depend on imports
 
Grand Mal said:
I'm unaware of what a job participation rate is. I'm kind of eager to hear what that means, if you'd be so kind.
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It mean, people who have not found a job after a period of time, are no longer counted as "unemployed". Look up the various ratings for unemployment.
 
Mac77 said:
I suppose that is part of it

But its only common sense in my opinion for a nation to be able to feed itself rather than depend on imports
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Agreed a certain amount of national food security is needed.
 
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