Agricultural leaders in Canada and the U.S. are looking to address the increasing number of technical trade barriers.

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Federal Ag Minister Gerry Ritz says he's had lengthy conversations with U.S. Ag secretary Tom Vilsack regarding the legislation.

 

Gerry Ritz says the salmonella-related import alerts are unjustified.

 

Vilsack believes scientific tests justify zero-tolerance for salmonella in canola meal.

 

A number of canola crush facilities in Canada are on the U.S. food and drug administration's import alert list, which allows inspectors to detain shipments without physically examining them.

 

The Federal Agriculture minister and U.S. AG secretary agree to disagree when it comes to trade restrictions on Canadian canola meal.