Major Dairy Defeat In a major policy defeat for U.S. dairy, a USMCA dispute settlement panel ruled that Canada’s dairy quotas do not limit U.S. access. U.S. dairy exports to Canada have risen but at less than the level expected when Canada promised to make changes to its regime. Ottawa put control of the import tariff rate quotas in the hands of domestic processors, who it is argued are bent on protecting the domestic supply system. The Biden Administration says it remains focused on gaining access to the Canadian market, but its options are limited. Canadian Prime Minister may rightfully fear the return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency because he is more likely to take extraordinary measures in cases such as this. The ruling i...