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Tariffs Day 1 | Trade war commences as Canadian agricultural sector braces
Canada and China respond in kind, agriculture groups call for support and strategy
As of March 4, 2025 U.S. president Donald Trump’s threat of imposing a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods has become a reality. Canada has immediately applied retaliatory tariffs, but the true scope of the fallout from this action is yet to be determined.

Pork organizations in talks over how to shield Canadian farmers from tariff impacts
Pork industry groups across Canada are engaged in serious discussions with the federal and provincial governments over how to protect producers as best they can from U.S. tariffs.

Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance to push for free trade despite U.S. tariffs
The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance says it will continue its advocacy for free and open trade in the agriculture and agri-food industries, despite the imposition of U.S. tariffs.

Canada’s retaliatory tariffs should fund tax cuts says Poilievre
Leader of the opposition touts a “Canada First” approach to U.S. tariffs with measures already championed by Tories
Canada must retaliate against U.S. tariffs, and retaliatory tariffs should fund tax cuts, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre said on Tuesday.

CFA tariff preparation focused on tariff exemptions, producer needs
Tariff cloud silver lining: National unity and potential new opportunities
Canadian Federation of Agriculture executive director Scott Ross said the CFA has been working for months on a plan to help support the industry and producers around the country, focusing on three main points.

Canola sector sees tariff pain ahead
Industry groups pledge robust advocacy efforts on both sides of the border
Canada's two main canola sector groups say U.S. tariffs will be felt throughout the value chain, on both sides of the border.

Grain Growers of Canada react to U.S. tariffs
GGC says tariffs put family-run farms, already under strain, at great risk
Canadian grain farmers warn of economic hardship from new US tariffs. The 25 per cent U.S. tariff threatens farm viability, increases American food costs and disrupts a $17B trade relationship.

Trudeau pledges economic support in face of U.S. tariffs
Canada working to find new trading partners, expand provincial trade says PM
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is working on supports for Canadians impacted by U.S. tariffs and seeking new markets for exports.

Canadian Federation of Agriculture calls for federal action as tariffs take hold
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is calling for swift action from the federal government as U.S. tariffs take effect

Canada Beef responds to U.S. tariff threat
Keeping Up With Canada Beef (from the March 2025 issue of Canadian Cattlemen)
As readers are no doubt aware, on February 3, 2025, the Canadian and U.S. governments announced a 30-day pause on the imposition of 25 per cent tariffs on imported goods from each other. A week later, the U.S. imposed 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada, effective March 12. […] Read more