Saputo Inc, one of Canada's largest dairies, wants to end a domestic milk ingredient pricing system that has angered the United States

As far as continued talks with the U.S., McNeil says he hopes a conversation at the table based on facts will "win the day."

The Dairy Farmers of Canada lobby group, which had earlier voiced the suspicion Trudeau might try to sell them out, met the prime minister for 25 minutes on Tuesday and said he had reassured them of his backing.