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Canadian Federation of Agriculture executive director Scott Ross said the CFA has been working for months on a plan to help support the industry and producers around the country, focusing on three main points.
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CFA tariff preparation focused on tariff exemptions, producer needs
Tariff cloud silver lining: National unity and potential new opportunities
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KAP looks for support for Manitoba producers in wake of tariffs
Provincial, federal governments need to support agriculture industry, KAP says
Keystone Agricultural Producers oppose U.S. tariffs, warning of economic damage and rising food costs. KAP calls for government action to mitigate impact on agri-exports like canola, pork, and oats.
Canola sector sees tariff pain ahead
Industry groups pledge robust advocacy efforts on both sides of the border
Canada's two main canola sector groups say U.S. tariffs will be felt throughout the value chain, on both sides of the border.
Grain Growers of Canada react to U.S. tariffs
GGC says tariffs put family-run farms, already under strain, at great risk
Canadian grain farmers warn of economic hardship from new US tariffs. The 25 per cent U.S. tariff threatens farm viability, increases American food costs and disrupts a $17B trade relationship.
Trudeau pledges economic support in face of U.S. tariffs
Canada working to find new trading partners, expand provincial trade says PM
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is working on supports for Canadians impacted by U.S. tariffs and seeking new markets for exports.
Canadian Federation of Agriculture calls for federal action as tariffs take hold
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is calling for swift action from the federal government as U.S. tariffs take effect
The risk of tariffs – some U.S. farmers get it and some don’t
The Trump tariffs and retaliatory tariffs will likely cause financial pain for American farmers. Some farmers get it, but other producers don’t.
Trump triggers trade war with tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico
Canada to retaliate
U.S. President Donald Trump's new 25 per cent tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada took effect on Tuesday, along with a doubling of duties on Chinese goods to 20 per cent, sparking trade wars that could slam economic growth and lift prices for Americans still smarting from years of high inflation.
Anti-tariff lobbyists struggle in Washington
A prominent lobbyist in Washington, D.C., who represents manufacturers of machinery and farm equipment in America is having little success with U.S. president Donald Trump's administration on tariffs.