Canadian Government Notices as of Aug. 27
The government of Canada recently issued the following trade-related notices as of Aug. 27 (some may also be given separate headlines):
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- Japan market access for British Columbia fresh cherries. Minister of Agriculture Lawrence MacAulay announced Aug. 24 that the Government of Canada has secured market access for all varieties of fresh cherries from British Columbia to Japan. In 2017, Japan imported more than $62.7 million (Canadian dollars) worth of fresh cherries from around the world. Under the arrangement, fresh cherry exports from Canada to Japan could be worth up to $8 million annually, according to industry experts. Once the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) enters into force, Canadian agriculture and agri-food exports will benefit from preferential access to key Asian markets, including Japan. Through the CPTPP, Japan's tariffs of 8.5% on fresh cherries will be eliminated over five years from entry into force.
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