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Customer diversity seen as benefit to exporters
Sixty-six per cent of Canadian exporters rely solely on United States, but economists say that can be hard on the bottom line
Trump tariffs reinstated after blocked by trade court
Fentanyl-related tariffs among levies initially cancelled; most Canadian agricultural goods already exempt
A U.S. appeals court reinstated President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on Thursday—a day after a U.S. trade court ruling blocked them on the grounds that he had overstepped his authority.
Trump tariffs mean fewer machinery purchases, higher costs for farmers
Agco plans to spread tariff costs across its full product line, not just the most affected units
Yo-yoing U.S. tariff rates will end up costing farmers more for new machinery and parts — and not just farmers in the U.S. either.
Bond markets become antsy over debt financing
Canada is unlikely to be the primary target of bond vigilante action later this year, but the country still needs to be cautious
Bond markets continue to be volatile as they become concerned about debt financing by most governments in advanced economies.
Supply management worth keeping: professor
An agricultural ecologist makes the case for building the supply managed model rather than losing it in trade talks
A Canadian agricultural ecologist says the supply management model is one worth building on, not destroying.
Producer prices for pork hold steady
Canadian pork prices are tied to a U.S. base price and would be more affected by retaliatory tariffs from a U.S. trading partner
Canadian pork producers have seen prices hold generally steady despite all the uncertainty of tariffs and trade wars.
Tariffs may threaten pricing
An analyst warns that tariffs and subsidies could throw a wrench into the commodity futures market
Tariffs and subsidies could undermine pricing mechanisms for many Canadian agricultural commodities, says an analyst.
Canola sector awaits Chinese anti-dumping investigation
The threat of tariffs on canola seed called a legitimate risk factor for 2025-26 that has the potential to drastically alter exports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is forecasting robust Canadian canola exports in 2025-26 despite the potential loss of its top market.
Beef farmers find big premiums for replacement heifers
The price of replacement heifers is through the roof, and beef producers in Western Canada are marketing creatively to take advantage
The price of replacement heifers is through the roof in Western Canada, and beef producers are getting creative when marketing cattle to take advantage
American trade strategy starts to come into clearer focus
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