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Canadian Financial Close: Tariffs pull loonie lower

Trudeau announces counter measures to Trump tariffs

By GFM Network News March 4, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar pulled back on Tuesday, as the financial markets reacted to the tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump. The loonie closed Tuesday at US$0.6902 or US$1=C$1.4489, compared to Monday’s finish of US$0.6931 or US$1=C$1.4428. On the U.S. Dollar Index, the greenback fell […] Read more

Demand for organic pulses had been steadily rising before the COVID-19 outbreak, but supply chains are prepared to meet the new demand. Photo: File

Lentils, Markets, Pulses

China’s pulses to inch higher in 2024/25 says USDA attaché

Production has been shrinking

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm March 4, 2025

Total pulse production in China has been projected to increase slightly to 983,000 tonnes in 2024/25 compared to the 959,000 tonnes harvested the year before, according to the United States Department of Agriculture's attaché; in Beijing.

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle rebound, hogs hit six-month low

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm March 4, 2025

Cattle and hog futures at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange went in opposite directions on Tuesday as United States President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese goods.

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Lentils, Markets, Peas, Pulses

Pulse Weekly: Silence from India creates uncertainty

Are India’s levies on pulses back or not?

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm March 4, 2025

As the deadline for the government of India to further extend its tariff-free period for pea imports expired on Feb. 28, there has yet to be any statement regarding levies on the country's future pea imports.

Futures

North American grain/oilseed review: Canola drops as trade war begins

By GFM Network News March 4, 2025

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market fell sharply lower on Tuesday, as markets reacted to the developing global trade war triggered by import tariffs imposed by the United States and resulting retaliation. The U.S. is a major destination for Canadian canola oil, with that business now facing 25 per […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeders remain firm despite tariff uncertainty

By Jerry Klassen March 4, 2025

For the week ending March 1, Western Canadian feeder markets traded steady to $6 higher compared to seven days earlier. Despite expected tariffs, there was no fear to secure ownership.

Futures

ICE canola drops sharply as trade war begins

By GFM Network News March 4, 2025

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market was sharply lower at midday Tuesday, as oilseed markets reacted to the developing trade war triggered by U.S. import tariffs and resulting retaliation. The U.S. is a major destination for Canadian canola oil, with that business now facing 25 per cent […] Read more

Global markets

Global Markets: Trade war begins

By GFM Network News March 4, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. The North American trade war began overnight, with nearly all Canadian and Mexican goods now facing 25 per cent import tariffs into the United States. Canada has already announced some retaliatory measures, and Prime Minister […] Read more

Futures

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Trump gets trade war

Trudeau to announce retaliatory measures this morning

By GFM Network News March 4, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar slipped lower on Tuesday morning in light of the 25 per cent tariffs United States President Donald Trump imposed on Canada and Mexico. As of 8:41 am CST, the loonie was at US$0.6915 or US$1=C$1.4461 compared to Monday’s close of US$0.6931 or US$1=C$1.4428. On the […] Read more

Futures

Tariffs topple ICE canola

By GFM Network News March 4, 2025

The ICE Futures canola market retreated on Tuesday morning after United States President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese goods starting today. The tariffs were also felt in other markets. Chicago soyoil, European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil were all in the red, while crude oil also declined. Despite a weakened U.S. […] Read more

CFIA rejects beekeeper proposals on U.S. packaged bees

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures fall hard, hogs mixed

Alberta Crop Report: Scattered rains, crop conditions

GFM Network News

CFIA rejects beekeeper proposals on U.S. packaged bees

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures fall hard, hogs mixed

Alberta Crop Report: Scattered rains, crop conditions

Markets

Canadian Financial Close: Tariffs pull loonie lower

China’s pulses to inch higher in 2024/25 says USDA attaché

U.S. livestock: Cattle rebound, hogs hit six-month low

Pulse Weekly: Silence from India creates uncertainty

North American grain/oilseed review: Canola drops as trade war begins

Klassen: Feeders remain firm despite tariff uncertainty

ICE canola drops sharply as trade war begins

Global Markets: Trade war begins

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Trump gets trade war

Tariffs topple ICE canola

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