Markets
Canada should increase domestic demand for canola
Markets
Canada should increase canola consumption
The domestic market for the crop is already large, but an energized renewable diesel sector could increase local demand
Spring wheat protein premiums non-existent
Another factor to watch in the U.S. spring wheat market are retaliatory tariffs that could affect trade flows
Spring wheat protein premiums are basically non-existent right now and an analyst doesn’t see that changing anytime soon.
Wheat prices drop despite tighter ending stocks
Crop conditions remain mostly good in the European Union, the United States and the Black Sea region, keeping a lid on prices
Spring wheat markets have been trending sideways during the past week after dropping like a stone over the past month.
Chinese ship tax would greatly benefit Canadian shippers, says analyst
Proposed fees on Chinese-built and -operated ships will make exports from the United States less competitive in the world market, and that would greatly benefit Canadian shippers, says an analyst.
Fababeans have potential, but looking for foothold
Annual production of the crop appears to have stalled, but there is much more productive capacity in Canada
Fababean is a crop brimming with potential but struggling to establish a foothold in Canada, says an industry official.
Nutrien sees no major impact from Black Sea deal
Nutrien said on Wednesday it doesn’t think the proposed Black Sea shipping deal between Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. will significantly affect the North American or global fertilizer market this year.
Mexican durum crop in trouble
Canada to face less export competition
Canada will face less competition from Mexico in the durum market this year.
U.S. announces 25 per cent additional tariffs on autos
“Foreign-made” automobiles from all countries to be affected
It was unclear after the announcement how the tariff would be applied to the integrated North American auto sector, which builds sub-assemblies for autos in all three countries before they’re added to finished vehicles.
Carney says China does not share Canada’s values on trade
Amidst trade tensions, tariffs, China’s ambassador to Ottawa has discussed boosting ties
China does not share Canadian values when it comes to trade and Canada needs to be very careful about boosting bilateral commercial ties, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday.
Port expansion’s long timeline example of stifling regulation
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority handled record cargo in 2024, highlighting its vital role in the country’s trade infrastructure, but when its efficiency is compared to other global ports, its grades are dismal.
