Canada must be prepared to fight back — not just with retaliatory tariffs that could do as much harm to Canadian consumers as they do to the U.S. economy, but with a broader strategy to reduce economic dependence on the U.S. and shield Canadian workers from the worst effects of Trump’s trade aggression.
Opinion
Trump’s trade war demands a radical response
There is no rational negotiation with a bully
Railway performance is in a bad way and likely to get worse
Both major Canadian railways are struggling to move grain in a timely fashion
As we grapple with a new world characterized by restricted trade with our closest neighbour, Canada will need to make various adjustments. The need for further progress on the ageless problem of grain transportation will become more important than ever.
Letters to the editor – February 20, 2025
Draining laws must be enforced
Disciplined risk management not just useful, but essential
Strong farms will proactively assess risk and take action to protect their business
By making risk management a proactive priority, farms can safeguard their future and seize opportunities that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Trump takes Canada on a pointless roller coaster ride
Canadians are going to have to resist getting distracted at every twist and turn on the roller coaster.
Another week, another ride on the rollercoaster called U.S. president Donald Trump.
Modern machines grow more muscle, but digital is the future
Farm equipment design has significantly evolved, featuring advanced technology like AI and autonomous machinery, enhancing performance and scalability.
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety is obsolescent
The author says that in the past 20 years, no agreement has stifled innovation, reduced sustainability and had a negative impact on reducing food insecurity more than the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety.
U.S. producers also keeping close watch on Trump’s policies
U.S. president Donald Trump’s tariff plans should be a concern on both sides of the border.
Despite solid Trump support in rural America, many of his stated policies will adversely impact U.S. farmers.
VIDEO: Changes to the Western Producer aim to keep farmers first
We’ve made some changes to the Western Producer. You may notice the paper’s dimensions are slightly smaller. That’s because we moved to a new printer in Western Canada that can print the paper more efficiently on this smaller size. The subscribers I talked to at the last year’s Ag In Motion farm show who caught […] Read more
Prairie farmers must prepare for a protracted economic battle
The natural reaction is to strike back against American tariffs with tariffs of our own, but it’s like kicking the sandbox bully in the shins while he has you in a chokehold. What’s to stop president Donald Trump from ratcheting up American tariffs even further? Not much, except that when a tariff becomes prohibitive, it […] Read more
