“I want the government to remove more seafood tariffs for China to help my local businesses. The current deal is limited and won't last long, so I'm making a big deal about it.”
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A debate on international trade. The Conservatives criticized the government's deal with China, arguing it only removed tariffs on two seafood species temporarily. The Liberals defended their trade efforts, saying the China trip unlocked billions in opportunities for agriculture and seafood, supporting over 500,000 workers.
“I want to sell more products to China. That will help some people keep their jobs. More trade is good for the economy.”