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China tightens trade rules as Canadian tariffs spark price volatility

By Ella Cao, Mei Mei Chu, Reuters March 11, 2025

Zhengzhou Exchange on Tuesday raised the trading margin requirements for some rapeseed (canola) meal futures contracts to 9 per cent from seven per cent after Beijing's 100 per cent tariff on Canadian imports triggered a two-day rally that pushed prices to a five-month high.

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Tariff drama results in volatile feeder cattle market

By Jerry Klassen March 11, 2025

For the week ending March 7, there were two distinct price structures. On Monday, March 3, feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged from the previous week. However, once the U.S. implemented tariffs for Canadian cattle on March 4 , feeder cattle markets dropped by $10-$15/cwt on average.

Global markets

Global Markets: Ukrainian drones attack Moscow

By GFM Network News March 11, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – Ukraine unleashed a drone attack on Moscow on Tuesday morning, killing three people and injuring 18 others while shutting down the city’s four airports. Russian officials said its defence system shot down 337 Ukrainian drones. […] Read more

Currency Markets

Canadian dollar and business outlook

By GFM Network News March 11, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The Canadian dollar was holding relatively steady Tuesday morning, as North American financial markets saw a continuation of Monday’s selloff amid ongoing tariff uncertainty. At 8:43 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.6938 or US$1=C$1.4413 which compares with Monday’s close of US$0.6930 or US$1=C$1.4431. The Bank of Canada […] Read more

Futures

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Starting with another round of losses

USDA report at 11 am CDT

By GFM Network News March 11, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures continued lower on Tuesday morning, although the losses were not as severe as those yesterday. Nevertheless, the May contract pushed below its support level of C$600 per tonne. Canola was still dealing with China’s 100 per cent tariffs on the oil and meal […] Read more

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Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybean futures fall on weakness in oil market, China deflation worries

By P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters March 10, 2025

Chicago Board of Trade soybeans ended lower on Monday, as prices were weighed down by weakness in the oil market and traders' concern over Chinese deflation, market analysts said.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures mostly higher

By Geralyn Wichers March 10, 2025

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures were mostly higher on Monday as tight supply fundamentals supported prices.

Currency Markets

Canadian Financial Close: C$ weakens Monday

By GFM Network News March 10, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The Canadian dollar was weaker on Monday, as currency traders adjusted positions ahead of an expected interest rate cut from the Bank of Canada later this week. Losses in equity markets and crude oil contributed to the softer tone. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.6930 or US$1=C$1.4431, which compares with […] Read more

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Lentils, Markets, News, Peas, Pulses

Pulse Weekly: China includes peas in tariff threat

India extends duty-free period on yellow pea imports

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm March 10, 2025

Canadian yellow peas were hit with bad news on March 7, but the pulse received good news on March 10. In the bad news, China announced that Friday it's prepared to impose 100 per cent tariffs on its pea imports from Canada effective March 20, as well as imports of canola oil and canola meal. Plus there are to be 25 per cent levies on imports of Canadian pork and aquatic products.

Futures

North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola falls, grains mixed

By GFM Network News March 10, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The ICE Futures canola market plummeted on Monday after China announced late Friday it will place 100 per cent tariffs on Canadian canola oil, meal and peas, as well as a 25 per cent duty on Canadian aquatic products and pork. The tariffs, set for March 20, are retaliation for […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs make gains

U.S. grains: Soybeans rally after Trump urges China to buy more U.S. beans

Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada appoint policy lead

GFM Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs make gains

U.S. grains: Soybeans rally after Trump urges China to buy more U.S. beans

Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada appoint policy lead

Markets

China tightens trade rules as Canadian tariffs spark price volatility

Klassen: Tariff drama results in volatile feeder cattle market

Global Markets: Ukrainian drones attack Moscow

Canadian dollar and business outlook

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Starting with another round of losses

U.S. grains: Soybean futures fall on weakness in oil market, China deflation worries

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures mostly higher

Canadian Financial Close: C$ weakens Monday

Pulse Weekly: China includes peas in tariff threat

North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola falls, grains mixed

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