Tracy Robinson sees the opportunity in the current crisis. “You only create change when it’s more difficult not to change than it is to change,” she said. “So I’m excited.”
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Capitalize on opportunity for change, say business leaders
Trade disruption causes anxiety but also creates the conditions to do things differently
Fertilizer needs fair trade balance: Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers on tariffs
Tariffs between Canada and the U.S. threaten farmers on both sides, CAAR says, but the real hits may not be felt until next year
Tariffs between Canada and the U.S. threaten farmers on both sides of the trade war, CAAR says, but the real hits may not be felt until next year.
Funds to pad Manitoba agriculture against tariff pain
Farm business risk management support announced as part of Manitoba’s anti-tariff economic defence
The Manitoba government has laid the latest brick in their defence plan against the economic fallout of Canada’s ongoing trade war; this one targeted at agriculture.
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.
Fundamentals overtake tariff fears in canola markets
A strong vegetable oil market including robust soybean oil exports from the U.S. is supporting canola demand
Don’t look now, but canola futures prices have recovered most of losses experienced after the imposition of Chinese tariffs on Canadian canola oil and meal in March.
Trump changed the nature of the Canadian election
The bombastic and unpredictable American president often makes big promises that fall short. However, it appears Donald Trump has helped deliver a miraculous electoral turnaround that he didn’t promise — the return of a Liberal government for Canada.
Reminding Americans why Canada matters
A Canadian agri-food delegation visited Washington to make the case that tariff-free trade benefits both countries
There’s one thing that Canadian farmers and all Canadians need to know, says Stephen Heckbert. South of the border, no one is talking about Canada.
Next government must help Canadian pork sector through Chinese tariffs says meat council
Council says government should avoid scenarios that make sectors like agriculture collateral damage
The Canadian Meat Council says Canadian processors need targetted aid to weather Chinese tariffs and to keep losses from trickling down to farmers.
Canadian Meat Council calls for federal support for pork processors, producers
Some packers are projecting losses of over $100 million this year in face of Chinese tariffs, council says
The Canadian Meat Council says pork processors and farmers need targeted support from the federal government to maintain the viability of packers and to not lose jobs.
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
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.
