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Tariffs Day 3 – Donald sees the light — for now

Tariffs are on pause until April 2, and some quiet amendments seem to protect U.S. interests

The continuing soap opera of Donald Trump’s tariff war with Canada and Mexico. Currently tariffs have now been delayed until April 2, with both countries receiving a reprive for goods and services covered under the CUSMA trade agreement.


Mexico dodges U.S. tariffs temporarily

Mexico dodges U.S. tariffs temporarily

In Truth Social post, Trump said tariffs now delayed until April 2

A Donald Trump social media post has postponed U.S. tariffs on Mexico until April 2, as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau predicts a drawn out trade war for Canada.




Canola sector sees tariff pain ahead

Canola sector sees tariff pain ahead

Industry groups pledge robust advocacy efforts on both sides of the border

Canada's two main canola sector groups say U.S. tariffs will be felt throughout the value chain, on both sides of the border.





The Ecuadorian flag flies. PHOTO: YAMIL SALINAS MARTÍNEZ/CREATIVE COMMONS

Canadian government sees agriculture win in free trade agreement with Ecuador

Access for key agriculture exports gained, but not at the cost of supply management

Canada's new free trade deal with Ecuador will provide preferential treatment for Canada's key agriculture exports, such as grains and oilseeds, cereals, meat, pulse crops, processed foods and "sugar-containing" products but won't allow additional access to Canada for for supply-managed products such as dairy, poultry and eggs.

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Stein appointed to manage AFA

Newly-hired executive director will lead formulation of strategic plan

The Alberta Federation of Agriculture has appointed Aaron Stein its new executive director. He'll be leading the formulation of a five year strategic plan for the group.