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Analysts believe American tariffs are inevitable

Cattle producers less vulnerable for now than feeders, hog producers analysts say

Canada’s livestock sectors have been anxious about the prospect of tariffs since Donald Trump won the American election in November. Dennis Laycraft, executive vice-president at the Canadian Cattle Association, said without knowing exactly what is coming, the organization could analyze the threatened tariffs only so much.








“If it becomes a condition of trade down there, it becomes de facto mandatory.” – Dennis Laycraft, Canadian Cattle Association.

Livestock sectors react to VCOOL ruling

Feds, livestock groups view new ruling with suspicion

Canada’s livestock sector will monitor the effects of a new U.S. voluntary country of origin labelling (vCOOL) ruling announced March 11. “It is crucial to address any issues that threaten or diminish the cattle and beef trade between Canada and the U.S.,” said Nathan Phinney, president of the Canadian Cattle Association, in a media release.





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CCA disappointed, not surprised by breakdown in trade talks

Yesterday, federal officials said bilateral negotiations with the UK had been paused amid unhappiness on both sides

The Canadian Cattle Association says it's disappointed but not surprised by the UK's decision to pause talks on its free trade deal with Canada. “CCA has been following the bilateral negotiations closely and has been concerned at the lack of ambition and cooperation from the UK in these negotiations," said Nathan Phinney, the CCA's president, in a news release late yesterday.