As Canada navigates this belligerent U.S. government, a lingering question is whether this history of interwoven reciprocity is deteriorating into a complex entanglement of vulnerability.
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OPINION: Three ways Canada can navigate an increasingly erratic and belligerent United States
USDA defends $12 billion subsidy amid farm economy challenges
As the U.S. Department of Agriculture prepares to dole out $12 billion (C$16.4 billion) in government subsidies next week, officials and economists at the agency’s annual forum near Washington defended the assistance as a necessary measure to prevent more farmers from financial ruin.
Feed Grains Weekly: Domestic prices remain flat
Although there has been some upward movement in feed grain prices, particularly in Alberta, it’s not domestic demand that’s pushing them higher, said Jim Beusekom, president of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge on Feb. 19.
OPINION: Draining wetlands produces substantial emissions in the Canadian Prairies
While wetlands sequester carbon, they also naturally release greenhouse gases (GHG) into the atmosphere. Our new study has found that widespread wetland drainage on Prairie farmland releases 2.1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂-eq) per year.
Trump declares 10 per cent global tariff after Supreme Court decision
Exemptions carved out for imports of beef, tomatoes, any CUSMA-compliant goods
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down on Friday President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs that he pursued under a law meant for use in national emergencies.
Global humanitarian aid slashed by one-third
Governments drastically slash their international development assistance budgets as they focus on domestic concerns — and aid organizations warn acute food insecurity will expand as a result
Humanitarian aid around the world was cut by a third in 2025 and Canada is one of the culprits.
Manitoba Crop Alliance’s 2026 board includes two new faces
MCA board also re-elects executive from 2025
For 2026, two new delegates join the Manitoba Crop Alliance’s board of directors, which in turn has re-upped the crop producer organization’s executive from 2025.
Canada needs an agriculture strategy to rebuild trust with producers, investors and trade partners: report
Canada needs a national agriculture strategy with clear priorities and results according to a new report from the Canada West Foundation.
How China plans to dominate global trade long after Trump
Beijing is exploiting Trump-era uncertainty to stitch its manufacturing base into the world’s biggest economic blocs, aiming to end decades of U.S. trade leverage.
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