The U.S. and China are squaring up for a trade showdown while also taking aim at Canada, and that makes for a different kind of trade war than Canadian farmers have weathered before.
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We’ve seen trade wars before, but this time is different
Canadian farmers are both being caught in the crossfire and, at the same time, targeted by looming trade spats
The global forces that shaped 2024 grain markets
Will the same factors hold true as 2025 takes the stage?
From the ongoing war to Ukraine to an incoming second Trump administration, tensions with China, labour disputes, low water challenges and more: here are the biggest global forces tugging on the markets as farmers look to 2025.
Canola market equilibrium is fragile
Canola prices for western Canadian farmers likely to be guided by China, Trump in 2025
Canola prices for western Canadian farmers likely to be guided by China, Trump in 2025. The status quo, forged in September, has kept the canola market teetering on the brink of major upheaval.
China’s state importer books US soy purchases as tariff threat looms
China's Sinograin has bought nearly 500,000 metric tons of U.S. soybeans this week for shipment in March and April, paying more for U.S. supplies for state reserves rather than buying cheaper Brazilian beans, two U.S. traders familiar with the deals said.
China to promote modernization of farms in pledge to stabilize grain output
China will accelerate the pace of agricultural and rural modernization and stabilize grain planting area in its quest to ensure stable and high production of grains, state media reported on Wednesday, citing an annual rural policy meeting.
Finance minister Freeland quits after clash with Trudeau
Freeland says Trudeau's push for spending could hurt Ottawa's ability to deal with potential tariffs as Trump assumes office
Federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland quit on Monday after clashing with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on issues including how to handle possible U.S. tariffs, dealing a huge blow to an already unpopular government.
Freeland resigns from cabinet
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced Monday morning she will be stepping down from her position as finance minister and resigning from cabinet.
Canadian cattle sector looking for U.S. producer allies on tariff threat
Former president of the Canadian Cattle Association says proposed tariffs would devastate livestock industry
Canadian beef producers urged to lean into coalitions with U.S. producers to ward off Trump tariff threats.
Canadian beef producers urged to lean into coalitions with U.S. producers to ward off Trump tariff threats
Relationships developed between Canadian, American and Mexican cattle producers during country-of-origin labelling discussions more than a decade ago may help protect Canadian cattlemen from damaging tariffs proposed by US president-elect Donald Trump, said the former head of the national cattle organization.
Canada needs to be ready for loose cannon trade politics
Canada’s trade plans for the second Trump era needs to stand strong and hold ground against chaos
Canada’s trade strategy for the second Trump era needs to be ready to stand strong and hold ground against chaos.
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