The Dairy Farmers of Manitoba took exception to a fiery trade speech from U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday. David Wiens, a third-generation dairy farmer near Grunthal, Man., and chair of the Dairy Farmers of Manitoba, said that the Canadian industry isn't responsible for issues south of the border. Dairy Farmers of Manitoba said there are approximately 45,000 milking cows in Manitoba. The Dairy Farmers of Canada said Tuesday it was confident the federal government would continue to defend the dairy industry. A lot of criticisms the Canadian dairy industry faces come from people who do not fully understand all that supply management provides for farmers, Wiens said, adding farmers fully expect the Canadian government will continue to support the dairy industry.

Source: CBC News April 19, 2017 09:56 UTC