SPOTLIGHT ON INDUSTRY
M ore than a few industries, such as agriculture, are apprehensive about the Trans Pacific Partnership. With few details to analyze, vexed industry groups have lost their poise. Many producers expect adverse blows to their prevailing operating model with reduced gov- ernment backing or the eradication of price controls. This uncertainty could slow investment and expansion in these sectors. In the absence of details, speculation rules. Clarity based on facts will unquestionably not emerge in the short term. Canada needs a significant increase in GDP and this type of uncertainty could cause delays or even eliminate long term investment by apprehensive producers.
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SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS • APRIL 2016
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