As of March 7, goods under CUSMA were exempted from U.S. tariffs until April 2. Canadian tariffs on $30 billion of American goods remained in place.
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Tariffs – where do we stand now?
Canadian farmers promised federal investment, but expert worries it’s not enough
As tariff drama heated up in the first week of March, the Government of Canada announced funding for diversified trade, as well as pushing interest-free portions of advance payments back up to $250,000
In the face of tariff drama, the Government of Canada announced funding for diversified trade, as well as pushing interest-free portions of advance payments back up to $250,000, both aimed to help Canadian agriculture and farmers
Tariffs roil Canadian grain markets
About the only certainty these days is there is going to be more uncertainty
U.S. trade policies continue to impact agrictultural futures, and politics appear to remain the driving force behind grain and oilseeds markets for the foreseeable future.
Federal government offers farmers relief but may not go far enough, says expert
Advance Payments Program interest free portion returned to $250,000
Federal government pledged $5 billion to diversifying exports, $1 billion in extra financing through Farm Credit Canada, and returned the Advance Payments Program interest-free portion to $250,000 from $100,000.
Trump says Canada, Mexico tariff reprieve is short-term move, duties may rise over time
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday the reprieve given to Mexico and Canada on tariffs is a short-term measure and tariffs could go up over time.
Tariffs Day 3 – Donald sees the light — for now
Tariffs are on pause until April 2, and some quiet amendments seem to protect U.S. interests
The continuing soap opera of Donald Trump’s tariff war with Canada and Mexico. Currently tariffs have now been delayed until April 2, with both countries receiving a reprive for goods and services covered under the CUSMA trade agreement.
Tariffs, trade dominate discussion at Canadian Crops Convention
Former PM Stephen Harper says enforcement of tariffs was “darkest day” for Canada
Former PM Stephen Harper and economists speak about U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods during the Canadian Crops Conference 2025 in Edmonton.
Peak of the Market navigates tariffs, consumer shifts
Peak of the Market is feeling the pinch from tariff uncertainty, though a “buy Canadian” push is helping
Manitoba’s Peak of the Market vegetable wholesaler says it’s feeling the stress of tariff uncertainty, but increased local demand is an upside.
Trump delays tariffs for goods covered under Mexico, Canada trade deal
President Donald Trump on Thursday exempted goods from both Canada and Mexico under a North American trade pact for a month from the 25 per cent tariffs that he had imposed earlier this week
National Farmers Union calls for ‘serious response’ to tariffs
National Farmers Union says a more long-term strategy is necessary, including a more substantial policy to external disruptions
The NFU says a serious response is needed to the tariffs, but any retaliatory measures must consider and protect Canadian farmers, farm workers and consumers.
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