Canada91裸聊视频檚 federal government as well as organizations representing some the nation91裸聊视频檚 beef producers warn a decision south of the border about 91裸聊视频淧roduct of USA91裸聊视频� labels on meat, poultry and eggs could disrupt supply chains.

The United States Department of Agriculture announced Monday a final rule on conditions for when voluntary 91裸聊视频淧roduct of USA91裸聊视频� or 91裸聊视频淢ade in the USA91裸聊视频� labels may be used, stating they will be allowed for meat, poultry and egg products only when they are derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the United States.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says in a news release the rule, which takes effect in 2026, will ensure that when consumers see the label, they can know that every step involved, from birth to processing, was done in America.

But Canada91裸聊视频檚 Agriculture Minister, Lawrence MacAulay, and International Trade Minister Mary Ng say in a joint statement they91裸聊视频檙e disappointed the rule does not appear to take into account concerns they91裸聊视频檝e raised related to the 91裸聊视频渦nique and important trading relationship91裸聊视频� between the two countries.

They say the 91裸聊视频渕eat and livestock sectors in Canada and the United States work closely together91裸聊视频� and that Canada intends to raise the issue during the agriculture ministers trilateral meeting with United States and Mexico scheduled to take place in Colorado later this month.

The rule is a sharp change from current policy, which allows voluntary use of such labels on products from animals that have been imported from a foreign country and slaughtered in the U.S., as well also on meat that91裸聊视频檚 been imported and repackaged or further processed.

91裸聊视频淭oday91裸聊视频檚 announcement is a vital step toward consumer protection and builds on the Biden-Harris Administration91裸聊视频檚 work to bolster trust and fairness in the marketplace where smaller processors can compete,91裸聊视频� Vilsack said in the news release after announcing the final rule Monday at the National Farmers Union Annual Convention in Phoenix, Ariz.

The USDA release said the final 91裸聊视频淧roduct of USA91裸聊视频� rule is supported by petitions, as well as thousands of comments from stakeholders, and data from a nationwide consumer survey. It also said the 91裸聊视频淧roduct of USA91裸聊视频� or 91裸聊视频淢ade in the USA91裸聊视频� label claim will continue to be voluntary.

The joint statement from MacAulay and Ng said Canada is 91裸聊视频渞eviewing the final rule carefully.91裸聊视频�

91裸聊视频淥ur indispensable relationship allows producers, processors and consumers on both sides of the border to benefit from efficient, stable and competitive markets, while ensuring a reliable supply of high-quality products,91裸聊视频� the statement said.

91裸聊视频淐anada remains concerned about any measures that may cause disruptions to the highly integrated North American meat and livestock supply chains.91裸聊视频�

A statement from the Canadian Cattle Association, which represents beef farms and feedlots, called the rule 91裸聊视频渢he most onerous standard in the world.91裸聊视频�

91裸聊视频淚t is crucial to address any issues that threaten or diminish cattle and beef trade between Canada and the U.S.,91裸聊视频� CCA president Nathan Phinney said in the statement.

91裸聊视频淲e are very concerned that the rule will lead to discrimination against live cattle imports and undermine the beneficial integration of the North American supply chain.91裸聊视频�

The voluntary labeling rules are different from country-of-origin labels, known as COOL, which required companies to disclose where animals supplying beef and pork are born, raised and slaughtered. That requirement was rolled back in 2015, after international trade disputes and a ruling from the World Trade Organization.

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