As trade talks with the U.S. continue, the Canadian Cattle Association says it's pleased to see a focus on the upcoming review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement (CUSMA) while maintaining tariff-free access for CUSMA-compliant goods.
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Ritz looks back on his time as agriculture minister
Whether it’s supply management or farmer support for the wheat board, the former minister has an opinion
During an interview with the Western Producer in mid-July, Ritz freely shared his thoughts about his stint as Canada’s minister of agriculture, current issues within the ag industry and rural politics.
Canada’s trade deficit widened to C$5.9 billion in June
Canada's merchandise trade deficit widened in June to C$5.9 billion as imports grew faster than exports due to a one-time high-value oil equipment import, data showed on Tuesday.
U.S. restaurants lobby against tariffs ahead of Aug. 1 deadline
Legality of Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs questioned in Washington appeals court
Ahead of the August 1 tariff deadline, an American restaurant group has sent a letter to U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer expressing concerns and urging for continued exemptions under the CUSMA trade agreement. Legality of Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs questioned in Washington appeals court.
Canada must address potential veterinary drug shortages
If critical products are unavailable when needed, it could result in unnecessary human and animal deaths in the worst-case scenario.
U.S. tariff on Brazil could increase meat prices
U.S. companies buy beef from Brazil to make hamburger, but threatened tariff expected to disrupt that business
U.S. president Donald Trump’s plan to impose a 50 per cent tariff on goods from Brazil will likely raise prices for beef used in American hamburgers, traders and analysts said.
Markets are chill this summer even as tariff threats fly
The panic over U.S. president Donald Trump’s initial tariff threats that tanked markets in March and April is now a receding memory.
British Columbia farmers to receive increased AgriStability supports
Government sites extreme weather, trade concerns for increased funding
B.C. farmers to receive bump in AgriStability compensations due to weather concerns, international trade instability
Alta. potato farm family relish their time on TV
Perry family recently participated in a potato chip televison commercial that emphasized the product’s Canadian content
Chris Perry’s farm at Coaldale, Alta., is featured in a new television commercial emphasizing the Canadian content in FritoLaypotato chips.
American sugar protectionism creates sweet madness
Americans are among world leaders when it comes to soft drink consumption
The 1985 farm bill started a series of protectionist measures, such as domestic marketing allotments, import quotas and hightariffs on imports exceeding the quotas.
