International trade

SwineCast 0471

• Canada has launched a WTO claim against the U.S. Mandatory Country Of Origin Labeling Law (MCOOL). Today's program features thoughts from both sides of the dispute.
• Gerry Ritz, Ag Minister for the Canadian Government talks with Bruce Cochrane.
• National Pork Producers Council's Nick Giordano provides the U.S. perspective.

SwineCast 0409 Show Notes:

• Continuing the conversation with NPPC's Nick Giordano on recent international trade wins for U.S. producers and the importance of representation and grassroots support in Washington

SwineCast 0408 Show Notes:

• NPPC's Nick Giordano reviews major industry issues in the trade arena and the administration changeover in Washington

     China is facing some serious internal issues related to the global slowdown that is underway.  Growth is certainly slowing in China as a direct result of weakening global demand for its products.  This poses some significant problems for the Chinese economy since it is widely believed that China must maintain a 7-9% annual increase in GDP to maintain employment stability.  Last year growth was almost 12% and has been double digit for many years.  Forecasts for 2009 have been as low as 5-6% up to the minimum levels in the target range.

SwineCast 0309 Show Notes:

• Conversations from World Pork Expo 2008. Hooking up with NPPC's VP and Counsel for International Trade, Nick Giordano

SwineCast 0259 Show Notes:

• Special coverage of Manitoba Hog Days via correspondent Bruce Cochrane
  
• E.U. pork subsidies will impact world trade
• Phosphorus regs in Manitoba to require additional management and record-keeping
• Group housing research with Dr. Laurie Connor