Oldtimer said:
Probably wasn't answered because its a stupid question... One of those apples to oranges questions (apples to beef :roll: ).... The consumer is the one removing the skin/label on apples-- which is not the same with beef- which without M- COOL regulation can be passed off with a USDA stamp as being domestic when in truth it is not...
Canadians should be above that- as I think they should not/do not need to lie and use false labels to sell their product....From what I hear anymore- even with some still worrying about their Mad Cow problem--the biggest concern is not Canadian product as much as it is Mexican and other countries imports that have much worse oversight....
It is NOT a stupid question OT. You and others refuse to see the truth (or worse yet decide they don't WANT to see it).
If you own a company that makes apple juice and source your apples from Canada you damn sure pick the stickers off and make your juice. Your bottle of juice gets a USA label on it. As it should. That way when your apple juice comes up tainted because you forgot to wash your hands it's YOUR problem and not Canada's.
And that is how the LAW is written. An item becomes a product of the country where it last underwent significant CHANGE.
I don't want you feeding and processing my cows in a low quality manner and labeling it as Canadian beef. Beef that is processed in Canada and sold in the US should have a product of Canada label on it.
You and I both know the only reason you support this law is because you feel it allows you to make a dollar at our expense, and we know you've been riding our coat tails for far too long.