STEVE VERHEUL - Trade Negotiator for Canada

Steve Verheul was Canada's Chief Trade Negotiator, and he spoke about trade and uncertain times ahead. He said most agreements are in maintenance mode and not a lot of new talks are happening. 

Canada is the 5th largest exporter of ag products. Verheul talked about some countries looking at putting on tariffs related to climate change which would change or impact global trade. 

Trade policy right now is more of just trying to preserve what we have, and trying to maintain rule based trade.

Protectionism in the world has increased and is increasing causing more volatile trade and market swings.