China refutes Donald Trump's claims that it is in trade talks with the U.S. China has waived tariffs on some U.S.-made pharmaceuticals, chemicals and other goods say business groups.
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China denies Trump’s claim of trade talks between the battling nations
China has exempted some U.S.-made pharaceuticals, chemicals from tariffs say business groups
‘Don’t equate us with Toronto news, culture’ Ontario farmers tell western colleagues
Part 4 | Canadian farmers reveal concerns ahead of federal election
Farmers across Canada reflect on what they'd like producers in other regions to know about the issues they face ahead of the 2025 federal election.
Government support for electric vehicle sector threatens agriculture says federation
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is asking the federal government to re-assess its subsidies for electric vehicles and battery manufacturing in Canada.
US signals willingness to de-escalate trade war with China
Soybean futures jump on hopes of lower trade barriers
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that high tariffs between the United States and China are not sustainable, as President Donald Trump's administration signaled openness to de-escalating a trade war between the world's two largest economies that has raised fears of recession.
Canadian farmers’ view of the federal government differs by province — but not by much
Part 3 | Canadian farmers reveal concerns ahead of federal election
Farmers from Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec answer the question "do you feel represented by the federal government?"
Canadian beef exporters breathe a sigh of relief
Prime Cuts with Steve Kay
I could almost hear the huge sighs of relief coming from Canadian livestock and meat producers on April 2 when U.S. President Trump announced he was imposing a new 10 per cent tariff on all imports. That’s because goods that comply with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) are expected to be exempt from the new tariffs. […] Read more
Canadian farmers reveal concerns ahead of federal election | Part 2
Farmers across Canada talk trade, the business environment and the Canadian economy
Farmers from Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and Manitoba share thoughts on the 2025 federal election and what the government should do to improve trade, the business environment and the Canadian economy.
Conservative platform promises tax cuts, farmland protection
The Conservative Party of Canada is promising to cut taxes affecting farmers and create a farmland protection plan in its federal party platform, released Tuesday morning.
New CCA president focuses on managing U.S. trade risks to Canadian beef producers
CCA Reports, from the May 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen
I am writing this article almost two weeks after becoming the new president of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA). I am honoured to step into this role and continue having conversations about the Canada-U.S. trade relationship and to advocate for the continued integration of the North American live cattle and beef supply chain and improvements […] Read more
Canada Beef invests in market diversification, domestic demand to counter U.S. trade turmoil
Keeping up with Canada Beef (from the May 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen)
The uncertainty unleashed by the U.S. administration’s reciprocal tariffs on April 2 created unpredictability and roiled markets worldwide. Canada’s cattle industry was left out of the so-called U.S. “Liberation Day” tariffs due to the carve-out for products that comply with the United States-Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA). These products, which include Canadian live cattle and beef, will […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
