New Zealand has set the stage for Canada to make significant
concessions on access to the dairy market during the Trans-Pacific Partnership
trade negotiations.
The New Zealand spokesman at the talks told reporters that
what Canada has offered so far is so miniscule it threatens to derail the
talks.
That sets the stage for Canada to make significant offers
and to tell the dairy farmers it had no choice.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has made it clear he wants a
deal.
The talks continue today and, if necessary, might stretch
into Saturday.
Japan is also trying to hold on to protection for its dairy
farmers.
