Canada's dairy industry brings over 220,000 jobs and nearly $20 billion to the country's GDP. But the system has been a target in many trade negotiations, especially the recent USMCA negotiations.

Since the 1960s Canada has used a supply management system to bolster its dairy farmers against foreign trade and the risk of overproduction. Canada has defended the system, but it is frequently targeted by other countries, and also President Donald Trump, during trade negotiations. Watch this video to learn more.
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How Canada Protects Dairy Farmers (And Why Trump Hates It)