U.S. President Donald Trump holds a "Foreign Trade Barriers" document as he delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 2, 2025.

Trump changes course on tariffs

There was lack of clarity on whether Canada and Mexico are now subject to 10 per cent tariffs from the U.S., which were paused for other countries April 9.

There was lack of clarity on whether Canada and Mexico are now subject to 10 per cent tariffs from the U.S., which were paused for other countries April 9.




Canada retains tariff exemption for CUSMA-compliant goods amid global U.S. tariff sweep

Canada retains tariff exemption for CUSMA-compliant goods amid global U.S. tariff sweep

U.S. President Donald Trump announced 10 per cent tariffs on all American imports, with higher rates for some

U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled baseline tariffs on all U.S. imports, plus larger tariffs for a number of major trading partners April 2. For Canadian farmers though, there will be little change from the last month; initial indications are that an exemption for goods compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement will stand.



China’s tariffs are hitting the canola market, but they only cover oil and meal.

A tale of two canola tariffs

China’s tariffs are on a small portion of Canada’s production, while the U.S. threatens a blanket hit

China’s tariffs are on a small portion of Canada’s production, while the U.S. threatens a blanket hit.



Canola prices continue to feel their way through a deeply murky tariff trade situation. PHOTO: FILE

Grain prices continue to orbit tariff talk

Tariffs and trade wars flying in multiple directions have left room for pleny of speculation as the new realities of the Canadian grain market start to play out

Tariffs and trade wars flying in multiple directions have left room for pleny of speculation as the new realities of the Canadian grain market start to play out.