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Trump says he’ll up Canadian tariff rate to 35 per cent next month

Exceptions for goods under CUSMA are expected to continue says White House official

By Ismail Shakil, Jeff Mason, Reuters July 11, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump ramped up his tariff assault on Canada on Thursday, saying the U.S. would impose a 35 per cent tariff on imports next month. Exceptions for goods under CUSMA, which includes many agricultural products, are expected to continue a White House official said.

News, Reuters

Canada seeks pact with Southeast Asian countries to diversify trade

By Danial Azhar, Reuters July 10, 2025

Canada is seeking to finalize a free trade deal with Southeast Asian nations as part of a push to expand into new markets, its top diplomat said, responding to the hefty tariffs imposed on it by the United States, its neighbour and largest trade partner.

Male farmer collecting fresh, heirloom chicken eggs from the straw. Photo: Debby Lowe/iStock/Getty Images

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Editor’s Rant: All eggs, no basket

Bill C-202 wound up pitting farmer against farmer at the worst time

By Dave Bedard July 8, 2025

Bill C-202 wound up pitting farmer against farmer for political reasons at a time when an unwritten law of Canadian politics remains very much in effect anyway.

Crops, Markets, Reuters

Bunge charters first Argentine soy meal cargo to China, shipping data show

By Ella Cao, Maximilian Heath, Reuters July 7, 2025

Grains merchant Bunge has chartered 30,000 metric tons of Argentine soybean meal cargo destined for China, data seen by Reuters on Monday showed, which would mark the first such soymeal cargo since Beijing approved Argentine imports in 2019.

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 2, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo

News

U.S. signals trade announcements imminent as deadline looms

Treasury secretary says inbox full of trade offers

By Reuters July 7, 2025

The United States will make several trade announcements in the next 48 hours, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday, adding that his inbox was full of last-ditch offers from countries to clinch a tariff deal before a July 9 deadline.

Canada/U.S. border signage in downtown Detroit. (RiverNorthPhotography/Getty Images)

News

Canada’s trade deficit narrows in May, US exports drop to lowest since pandemic

Exports to countries other than U.S. rise, but not enough to offset losses like canola exports to China

By Promit Mukherjee, Reuters July 3, 2025

Canada's trade deficit in May narrowed after a record-breaking deficit in April as total exports rose and imports fell even as the impact of U.S. tariffs dented shipments south of the border, data showed on Thursday.

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney attend a meeting with G7 leaders and guests, at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, June 16, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

Livestock, News, Reuters

Dairy supply management could sour Canada-US trade talks

Recent legislation may not keep negotiators from discussing supply management, experts say

By Ed White, Reuters July 3, 2025

Supply-managed Canadian dairy could be a sticking point in trade negotiations with the U.S.

Crops, News

Viterra-Bunge merger a done deal, companies confirm

US$34 billion deal raised concerns about the effects of industry consolidation

By Geralyn Wichers July 2, 2025

Bunge's merger with Glencore-backed Viterra has closed, Glencore confirmed on Wednesday.

News, Reuters

Canada rescinds digital services tax to advance stalled trade talks with US

By Reuters June 30, 2025

Canada scrapped its digital services tax targeting U.S. technology firms just hours before it was due to take effect on Monday, in a bid to advance stalled trade negotiations with the U.S.

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump walks on the day of a “One Big Beautiful” event at the White House in Washington, DC., U.S., June 26, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo

Trump cuts off US trade talks with Canada, shattering optimism over tariff deals

By David Lawder, David Ljunggren, Reuters, Susan Heavey June 27, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly cut off trade talks with Canada on Friday over its tax targeting U.S. technology firms, saying that it was a "blatant attack" and that he would set a new tariff rate on Canadian goods within the next week.

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Prairie Wheat Weekly: Western Canadian bids slightly decline

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