Border Dispute Over Surety Bonds

Canada Claims USDA Rule on Fresh Produce Imports Violates Spirit of New Agreement

Jerry Hagstrom
By  Jerry Hagstrom , DTN Political Correspondent
Canada and the U.S. are disagreeing over rules governing surety bonds on fresh produce shipped across the border. (DTN file photo)
Under USDA's Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) program, the United States has a trust protection program that puts shippers of fresh produce in a priority position if a company goes into bankruptcy. Yet, Canada is upset the U.S. is enforcing a...

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Jerry Hagstrom