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It appears the battle over US Country of Origin Labelling is not yet over.

The US government has announced plans to appeal the WTO panel decision on mandatory Country of Origin Labeling.

Agriculture Minnister Gerry Ritz is disappointed with the decision, and tells us he's confident it will be upheld so trade can move more freely, benefiting producers and processors on both sides of the border.

In November 2011 a WTO dispute panel ruled unanimously in Canada's favour, saying the American policy discriminates against Canadian livestock.