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Global Markets: Trump delays tariffs until March

By GFM Network News February 4, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – United States President Donald Trump announced on Monday that planned 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods imported into the U.S. would be delayed until March. The levies were set aside after both nations’ […] Read more

Currency Markets

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie rises, tariffs delayed

By GFM Network News February 4, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar surged on Tuesday morning after United States President Donald Trump announced on Monday afternoon that planned tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports into the U.S. will be delayed until March. However, tariffs between the U.S. and Chinese imports started today. The loonie was at US$0.6954 or US$1=C$1.4380 […] Read more

Futures

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola adding more increases

By GFM Network News February 4, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures moved higher on Tuesday morning, building on gains from Monday. This follows the one-month delay to the United States and Canada imposing tariffs on each other. Meanwhile, canola defied pressure from sharp declines in Chicago soyoil and more modest losses in soybeans […] Read more

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U.S. grains: Corn, wheat, soy rally on delay to Mexican tariffs

By Renee Hickman, Reuters February 3, 2025

Chicago corn, wheat and soybean futures jumped on Monday, rallying from early declines, as U.S. President Donald Trump announced tariffs threatened on Mexican goods would be paused for a month.

Currency Markets

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie drops ahead of tariffs

By GFM Network News February 3, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar fell on Monday, less than 24 hours before tariffs on goods coming from and going to the United States are enacted. The loonie closed at US$0.6848 or US$1=C$1.4603, down from US$0.6904 or US$1=C$1.4484 on Friday. The U.S. Dollar Index was up 0.52 of a point at 108.89. […] Read more

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Beef Cattle, Hogs, Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures pull back to start February

Trump delays tariffs on Mexico

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm February 3, 2025

Live and fed cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange stepped back on Monday, moving further away from highs reached in late January.

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Markets, News, Special coverage

EMC unveils Canada/U.S. trade relations service

Non-profit asks manufacturers to pose questions, provide answers

By Adam Peleshaty February 3, 2025

Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium is opening its Member Needs Help service to all Canadian manufacturers to help them navigate the U.S./Canada trade crisis.

Futures

North American grain/oilseed review: Canola ends higher amid tariff threats

By GFM Network News February 3, 2025

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market was stronger on Monday, recovering from earlier losses as uncertainty over incoming United States tariffs kept global markets on edge. U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports set to come into effect on Tuesday would likely alter the flow of Canadian canola oil and meal. […] Read more

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

Markets, News, Special coverage

Canada releases list of tariffed items

Federal goverment to impose tariffs on Feb. 4

By Adam Peleshaty February 3, 2025

The federal government has released a list of items imported from the United States to see 25 per cent tariffs starting on Feb. 4, 2025.

Futures

ICE canola turns higher amid trade uncertainty

By GFM Network News February 3, 2025

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market was stronger at midday Monday, recovering from earlier losses as uncertainty over incoming United States tariffs kept global markets on edge. U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports set to come into effect on Tuesday would likely alter the flow of Canadian canola oil […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

GFM Network News

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

Markets

Global Markets: Trump delays tariffs until March

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie rises, tariffs delayed

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola adding more increases

U.S. grains: Corn, wheat, soy rally on delay to Mexican tariffs

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie drops ahead of tariffs

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures pull back to start February

EMC unveils Canada/U.S. trade relations service

North American grain/oilseed review: Canola ends higher amid tariff threats

Canada releases list of tariffed items

ICE canola turns higher amid trade uncertainty

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