Canadian Aquaculture Groups Advocate for CUSMA Renewal to Secure Trade Stability
Over 80 Canadian agriculture and agri-food organizations, including major aquaculture bodies, have signed an open letter urging the Canadian government to support a full 16-year renewal of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). The signatories emphasize the agreement's role in creating an integrated North American agricultural market, with trilateral trade valued at approximately CAD 400 billion in 2023. They argue that the agreement's provisions, such as those on sanitary measures and dispute settlement, are crucial for maintaining stable and predictable market access. The organizations warn that any weakening of these provisions could harm food security, rural economies, and North American competitiveness. 
