Daily wrap of tariff situation for March 7, exploring the current state of play for Canadian agriculture.
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Tariffs Day 4 | Combing through the wreckage
What does the landscape look like after the first bomb of the trade war went off?
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 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.
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.
Mexico dodges U.S. tariffs temporarily
In Truth Social post, Trump said tariffs now delayed until April 2
A Donald Trump social media post has postponed U.S. tariffs on Mexico until April 2, as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau predicts a drawn out trade war for Canada.
The tariffs are here: Now what?
Tariff’s are going to hurt, but there are real action items we can pursue to minimize the pain: Here are a few
The U.S.’s tariff’s are going to hurt Canadian farmers, but there are things we can, and should be doing to minimize the pain.
Tariffs Day 2 | Canadian agriculture remains in crosshairs
Despite respite for the auto sector, agriculture remains on high alert
A wrap of the daily events around U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade war and its effects on Canadian agriculture for Mar. 5, 2025.
Pork sector worries tariffs will worsen labour shortage
If tariffs cost Canadian pork workers their jobs, industry is worried that they won’t get those skilled workers back once those trade barriers are gone
If tariffs cost Canadian pork workers their jobs, Manitoba Pork and the Canadian Pork Council are worried those skilled workers won’t come back once trade barriers are gone.
Mexico likely to seek more trade with Canada
Sheinbaum: Mexico “will reach out to Canada”
In the face of U.S. tariffs Claudia Sheinbaum, president of Mexico, sees opportunity to grow trade between Canada and Mexico.
Pork sector worries tariffs will hit labour pool
Keeping workers available for post-tariff recovery a key goal
Manitoba Pork and the Canadian pork council are lobbying the Canadian and Manitoba government for strategies to protect the sector from U.S. tariffs.
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