Thanks for your message and comments
Yes the downgrade is getting a lot of press exposure on a global basis
Certainly there could be some decline in trade from Thailand on many products….shrimp is the most impacted so far with some USA buyers taking strong action
It is good to see the Government of Thailand now prepared to take some action which has been long overdue….problems and issues of this nature must be addressed immediately and for too long this was buried
As to Canada there has been less media comments and my opinion is that trade in particular tuna and pineapple will not suffer
Ball park 90 % of Canadian tuna imports are from Thailand and other sources are not familiar with our quality requirements and the commitment necessary to service the market
Not too sure about the USA but likely it would be short term unless Government trade restrictions were imposed……and this would be strongly opposed by major buyers and trading partners
With BBS now in play what is your opinion and who do you think will be the winner….whoever gets it there will be a significant changes in the Canadian and USA markets
Changes also taking place in Thailand which I believe will have an impact here and in USA
Take care and stay in touch