Nobody knows exactly when, if and in what form promised tariffs will be applied on Canadian exports to the U.S.
It’s a huge looming uncertainty that could have a big impact on profitability and cash flow for farms across the country.
While a farmer may not be able to alter the course of history, they can try to manage its effect on their farm.
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