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American agriculture officials are still trying to sort out the ramifications of new shipping fees, but the consensus is that they’re bad for business.
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Fears of higher shipping rates remain in U.S.
Canadian agricultural exporters welcome the prospect of one of their main competitors facing higher transportation fees
Crown corporation helps link exporters to markets
Export Development Canada has seen its business increase as exporters look for markets outside the United States and China
One Canadian business is thriving despite the tariff mayhem in the country’s top two export markets.
Brazil’s ethanol boom keeps more corn at home
Reduced exports from the South American country are expected to raise corn prices, which could also benefit barley growers
Brazil is consuming a lot more corn at home and will be less of a force in the export market in the years to come, says an analyst.
Chinese tariffs could mess with U.S. soybean plans
The fate of canola prices hangs in the balance as American growers decide how to react to 125 per cent tariffs imposed by China
Soybeans could be headed for a wild ride this growing season, says an analyst.
Overvalued loonie will pressure Canadian export economy
The Bank of Canada decided to leave interest rates unchanged on April 16, which brought an end to the series of interest rate reductions that began in 2024.
Ag markets find new trade levels following tariff shocks
Uncertainty caused by tariffs remains the dominant force in global markets, but the initial shock and price gyrations are settling down.
India big buyer of pulses this year
India’s pulse imports have exploded in 2024-25. Rahul Chauhan, analyst with IGrain India, is forecasting they may reach 6.71 million tonnes this year, a 52 per cent increase over last year.
Canaryseed sector expects more acres this year
Statistics Canada is forecasting 232,180 acres, a 20 per cent decrease from last year, but traders question the estimate’s accuracy
Canaryseed brokers and traders think acres this year will be larger than Statistics Canada is indicating.
CME Group introduces new spring wheat futures contract
The CME Group’s new offering will compete with the 142-year-old contract offered by the Minneapolis Grain Exchange
The CME Group has launched its hard red spring wheat futures contracts.
Who is likely to win a trade war between the U.S., China?
Some analysts think it’s a war China cannot afford to fight, while others believe the country is in better postion than last time
China’s slumping economy might not be able to withstand a prolonged trade war with the United States, according to an analyst.
