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John Sitilides, who specializes in U.S. government relations, geopolitical risk and international affairs, has been following Donal Trump’s actions since the mid-1980s when he first met him. Photo: Greg Price

Tariffs called part of long game with trade negotiations

U.S. trade deficits with Canada and Mexico have more than doubled folowing transition from NAFTA to CUSMA

By Greg Price March 21, 2025

As the clock continues to tick to midnight April 2 on U.S. president Donald Trump’s month-long exemption on blanket tariffs to Canada that has left many ag industries at a standstill, one U.S. insider gave his thoughts at the 2025 Alberta Beef Industry Conference in Calgary on what he believes is the end game for the trade war.

Crops, News

Reports showcase Canada’s environmental edge in cereal production

By Don Norman March 21, 2025

Reports from Cereals Canada highlight the relatively small environmental footprint of Canadian non-durum wheat, durum wheat, barley, and oats, when compared to top producing countries.

Prime Minister Mark Carney in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada March 20, 2025. REUTERS/Amber Bracken

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Carney cancels capital gains hike

Tax plan drew criticism from Canadian farmers, agriculture groups

By Jonah Grignon March 21, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday that a proposed hike of the capital gains inclusion rate, controversial among Canadian farmers, had been cancelled.

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ANALYSIS: Chinese anger at sale of Panama Canal ports to US investor highlights tensions between the two superpowers

By The Conversation via Reuters Connect March 21, 2025

Chinese anger at sale of Panama Canal ports to a U.S. investor highlights the growing rivalry between the two nations and leaves many questions as to how the relationship will develop under Donald Trump's administration

(Richard Bain photo courtesy National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.) and ARS/USDA)

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Brazil sees prolonged US tariff talks, minister says, linking ethanol and sugar

By Reuters March 21, 2025

Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Thursday his government expects lengthy tariff negotiations with the United States, and suggested they would include trade discussions involving sugar and ethanol.

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Canadian farmers face two-front trade war as China duties take effect

By Ed White, Reuters March 21, 2025

Canadian farmers are facing a two-front trade war, with China’s tariffs on Canadian canola oil, canola meal and peas taking effect on Thursday and U.S. tariffs expected on additional Canadian products within two weeks.

Livestock, News

Federal government vows to crack down on spent fowl fraud

Chicken imported under false pretenses costs the Canadian sector millions, says Chicken Farmers of Canada

By Janelle Rudolph March 20, 2025

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will be working together to crack down on spent fowl fraud.

Some wonder if prairie producers might be considering a return to organic canola, despite the problems caused by the proliferation of GM canola. Photo: Greg Berg

Canola, Crops, News, Reuters

North American biofuels sector contracts amid trade and policy uncertainty

By Ed White, Karl Plume, Reuters March 20, 2025

U.S. and Canadian biofuel companies are throttling back production to limit losses amid uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump's approach to green fuel subsidies and the potential for a worsening trade war.

One buyer is predicting a strong market for organic yellow peas in 2018. Photo: Thinkstock

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Protein Industries Canada to fund scale-up of domestic processing

By Geralyn Wichers March 20, 2025

A new pot of cash will help Canadian food processors reformulate products or create new goods for the domestic market in the face of trade uncertainty, Protein Industries Canada (PIC) announced Thursday.

Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured here in March 2025. Photo: Reuters

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Canada PM Carney to call for April 28 election on Sunday, Globe and Mail reports

By Reuters March 20, 2025

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is poised to call a snap federal election for April 28, the Globe and Mail reported on Thursday, citing sources.

U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn fall on harvest pressure

U.S. livestock: Hog futures slide in technical correction

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Acknowledging the past, seeking a better future

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U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn fall on harvest pressure

U.S. livestock: Hog futures slide in technical correction

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Acknowledging the past, seeking a better future

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Tariffs called part of long game with trade negotiations

Reports showcase Canada’s environmental edge in cereal production

Carney cancels capital gains hike

ANALYSIS: Chinese anger at sale of Panama Canal ports to US investor highlights tensions between the two superpowers

Brazil sees prolonged US tariff talks, minister says, linking ethanol and sugar

Canadian farmers face two-front trade war as China duties take effect

Federal government vows to crack down on spent fowl fraud

North American biofuels sector contracts amid trade and policy uncertainty

Protein Industries Canada to fund scale-up of domestic processing

Canada PM Carney to call for April 28 election on Sunday, Globe and Mail reports

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