In recent days, nearly everyone has weighed in on supply management – especially after U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his longstanding opposition to the policy.
In a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, he threatened to impose new tariffs of up to 35% by Aug. 1, reigniting old debates. In response, the media has scrambled to feature a range of voices, many of whom lack any real understanding of the policy’s complexities. Some of the most misleading statements have come from high-profile commentators and political figures who have never seriously studied the system
