While the tariffs themselves may not last long, the trade relationship between the United States and Canada — as well as the rest of the world — has been irreparably altered.
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Trade uncertainty is here for the long haul
Farmers advised to get a lawyer to read through sales contracts to explain what happens when tariffs are imposed
Grazing leases draw controversy in Taber area
High bids are pushing cattle out in favour of irrigation ventures
Cattle producers in the Municipal District of Taber say they’re being pushed out as land leases come up for renewal and their lease rates skyrocket.
Sask. food safety changes won’t include farm eggs
The province’s health minister said farm eggs can be sold at farmers’ markets after concern they would be caught up in new requirements
Saskatchewan has extended consultation on its food safety regulation amendments after an outcry about egg grading requirements.
Auto and machinery imports to the U.S. stalled due to tariffs
The impact of the on-again-off-again U.S. tariffs is being felt especially hard by global automotive and machinery manufacturers.
Did members of U.S. administration personally profit from tariff fluctuations?
There are now suggestions U.S. government insiders may have personally profited from advanced notice of potential stock market swings due to tariff rate changes.
Mexican bean crop rebounds after multi-year drought
Mexico’s production has been hampered by lack of certified seed, inadequate irrigation and adverse weather conditions
Mexico’s bean production was 1.01 million tonnes, a 41 per cent increase over the previous year, according to a new report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS).
Pulse acres juggled because of Chinese pea tariffs
India’s lentil tariff could be reduced or eliminated depending on pulse production in India and Australia
Farmers are likely doing some pulse acreage juggling in the wake of China’s 100 percent tariff on Canadian peas.
Agco to pause equipment deliveries to the U.S. amid tariff uncertainty
Details surrounding the pause in U.S. tariffs remains murky
AGCO to pause equipment deliveries to the U.S
Trade war not going away, anytime soon
A veteran of political and policy battles in Washington, D.C. is convinced that the Trump vs. The World trade war will stick around — possibly for many months.
WHAT WE HEARD: Farmers chime in on 2025 Canadian election priorities
Western Canadian farmers pointed to worries about trade and tariffs, government spending and Western alienation
There’s still time to share what matters to you and your farm in the 2025 Canadian federal election. Initial Glacier FarmMedia survey results single out tariffs and trade, government spending and western Canadian alienation.
