Farmers and food organizations across the country are cutting staff, halting investments and missing key funding amid a USDA freeze on a broad swath of grants, more than two dozen farmers and agricultural support groups in seven states told Reuters.
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American farmers put plans, investments on hold under Trump USDA spending freeze
New Chinese tariffs “devastating” to Canadian ag sector
Ag groups decry latest trade action
A new trade war front opened over the weekend as China announced stiff tariffs on Canadian canola oil, meal, peas, pork and other commodities late Friday. Canadian industry groups decried the move and are calling on the federal government to intervene.
Carney election could change agriculture priorities ahead of federal election
New federal Liberal party head pledged to cancel capital gains hike, carbon price, but term may be short-lived
Mark Carney has been elected as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and will become the next Prime Minister of Canada. Carney’s victory was certified Sunday evening, as the former Bank of Canada governor took 85 per cent of the vote among Liberals
Tariffs – where do we stand now?
As of March 7, goods under CUSMA were exempted from U.S. tariffs until April 2. Canadian tariffs on $30 billion of American goods remained in place.
Tariffs Day 4 | Combing through the wreckage
What does the landscape look like after the first bomb of the trade war went off?
Daily wrap of tariff situation for March 7, exploring the current state of play for Canadian agriculture.
Federal government offers farmers relief but may not go far enough, says expert
Advance Payments Program interest free portion returned to $250,000
Federal government pledged $5 billion to diversifying exports, $1 billion in extra financing through Farm Credit Canada, and returned the Advance Payments Program interest-free portion to $250,000 from $100,000.
Former Prairie agricultural agency gains historic designation
Parks Canada has designated the former Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration an event of national historic significance.
Buyer found for bankrupt Ram Industries assets
The Yorkton, Sask. company, along with Leon Manufacturing, went into receivership last year after more than 50 years in business
The company was placed in receivership last June, ordered bankrupt in late January and on Feb. 27 the Court of King's Bench approved the sale to 102203996 Saskatchewan Ltd. for an undisclosed price.
Canada launches anti-dumping investigation on U.S. renewable diesel
Investigation unrelated to ongoing trade dispute with U.S. says Tidewater Renewables
Canada will investigate whether imports of U.S. renewable diesel are being dumped and subsidized, the Canadian Border Service Agency announced on Thursday.
Trump says Canada, Mexico tariff reprieve is short-term move, duties may rise over time
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday the reprieve given to Mexico and Canada on tariffs is a short-term measure and tariffs could go up over time.