Canada and Mexico must build on a strong agricultural trade relationship to secure trade resilience in the face of U.S. tariffs, says Carlos Joaquin Gonzales, Mexico's ambassador to Canada.
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Canadian, Mexican agri-food sectors must co-operate amid tensions with U.S. says ambassador
How tariffs could influence cattle prices
The Markets: A 10 per cent tariff on Canadian cattle could be absorbed by U.S. consumer prices
During the first couple weeks of January, auction markets in Western Canada experienced a surge in sales as cow-calf producers increased selling prior to the Trump inauguration. Feeder cattle markets have been trading at record highs, which may have contributed to the feeder cattle liquidation; however, most cattle producers were selling in anticipation of U.S. […] Read more
Trade tensions highlight need to diversify, strengthen Canada’s food export markets says RBC
New RBC report outlines recommendations to reclaim Canada’s sagging global marketshare and create new agri-food exports
Canada’s agriculture sector is heavily reliant on the US. A new report outlines how diversifying agri-food exports to new markets could boost Canada’s economy by billions and secure its place as a global food leader.
Trump says Canada, Mexico tariffs on schedule despite border, fentanyl efforts
President Donald Trump said on Monday that tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports are "on time and on schedule" despite efforts by the countries to beef up border security and halt the flow of fentanyl into the U.S. ahead of a March 4 deadline.
Nutrien says tariffs will lead to higher costs for US farmers
Fertilizer producer Nutrien said on Thursday U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Canadian imports will increase costs for American farmers.
Report ranks provinces by projected impact of broad U.S. tariffs
Alberta expected to be hardest hit by U.S. tariffs on oil sector losses; Sask. agriculture sector also anticipates heavy losses
Alberta and Saskatchewan will be among the provinces hardest hit by U.S. tariffs, according to an assessment by the Conference Board of Canada released February 19.
Trump unveils roadmap for reciprocal tariffs on US allies, competitors
U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a roadmap on Thursday for charging reciprocal tariffs on every country that puts duties on U.S. imports, his latest trade salvo directed at American friends and foes that the White House says will strengthen economic and national security.
EU, Canada and Mexico condemn Trump move to hike steel and aluminum tariffs
Mexico, Canada and the European Union on Tuesday condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports next month, a move that has fanned fears of a trade war.
Trump expected to announce 25 per cent steel and aluminum tariffs in latest trade salvo
Trumps suggests more announcements later this week; EU floats retaliatory measures
President Donald Trump is expected to introduce new 25 per cent tariffs on Monday on all steel and aluminum imports into the U.S., on top of existing metals duties, in another escalation of his shake-up of trade policy.
Ag sees small representation at tariff summit
Looming threat of U.S. tariffs discussed
Agriculture had some ambassadors at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s tariff summit in Toronto, Feb. 7, though some said more representation would have been better.