China refutes Donald Trump's claims that it is in trade talks with the U.S. China has waived tariffs on some U.S.-made pharmaceuticals, chemicals and other goods say business groups.
China denies Trump’s claim of trade talks between the battling nations
China has exempted some U.S.-made pharaceuticals, chemicals from tariffs say business groups
Editor’s Rant: Contents under pressure
In the context of current events, matters such as the well-being of the ag sector are discussed in this election cycle mainly in terms of collateral damage
In the context of current events, matters such as the well-being of the ag sector are discussed in this election cycle mainly in terms of collateral damage.
‘Don’t equate us with Toronto news, culture’ Ontario farmers tell western colleagues
Part 4 | Canadian farmers reveal concerns ahead of federal election
Farmers across Canada reflect on what they'd like producers in other regions to know about the issues they face ahead of the 2025 federal election.
Government support for electric vehicle sector threatens agriculture says federation
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is asking the federal government to re-assess its subsidies for electric vehicles and battery manufacturing in Canada.
US signals willingness to de-escalate trade war with China
Soybean futures jump on hopes of lower trade barriers
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that high tariffs between the United States and China are not sustainable, as President Donald Trump's administration signaled openness to de-escalating a trade war between the world's two largest economies that has raised fears of recession.
Canadian farmers’ view of the federal government differs by province — but not by much
Part 3 | Canadian farmers reveal concerns ahead of federal election
Farmers from Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec answer the question "do you feel represented by the federal government?"
Canadian farmers reveal concerns ahead of federal election | Part 2
Farmers across Canada talk trade, the business environment and the Canadian economy
Farmers from Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and Manitoba share thoughts on the 2025 federal election and what the government should do to improve trade, the business environment and the Canadian economy.
Conservative platform promises tax cuts, farmland protection
The Conservative Party of Canada is promising to cut taxes affecting farmers and create a farmland protection plan in its federal party platform, released Tuesday morning.
US beef off the menu as the trade war hits Beijing’s American-style restaurants
US beef exports to China worth $125 million a month at risk
Beijing | Reuters – At Home Plate BBQ, an American-style restaurant in Beijing, staff are reprinting menus. The U.S.-China trade war means American beef – once the star ingredient – will soon be off the table. Home Plate’s beef, previously sourced entirely from the U.S., is increasingly Australian. The restaurant uses about 7 to 8 […] Read more
Canadian farmers reveal concerns ahead of federal election
Part 1 | Cross-country takes on Trump, tariffs and trade tensions
Farmers from across Canada weighed shared perspectives on the upcoming 2025 federal election. In part one, they talk Trump, tariffs and trade tensions.
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