Editorial: Country of Origin Labeling

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…Aside from compliance costs, COOL hurts much more than just the agriculture industry. If the WTO rules against the U.S., and Canada and Mexico retaliate against U.S. exports, the effects…

Legislation Introduced in House to Repeal COOL

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…rule into compliance with our international obligations,” said Ellis. “The only solution on the table is full repeal.” Canada has published their list of products, by state, for possible retaliation….

WTO Rules against U.S.’ Country of Origin Labeling Requirements

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From the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture: Today, the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Appellate Body ruled against the United States’ Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) requirements for meat, upholding the…