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House Rejects Trump Tariffs on Canada

Published February 12, 2026

In a largely symbolic vote, the House narrowly passed a resolution of disapproval regarding the President’s ability to impose tariffs on Canada. Six Republicans joined the Democrats in rejecting the Trump tariffs. House Speaker Mike Johnson tried to block the…

Trump Tariff Threat Highlights Canada’s Trade Balancing Act

Published January 26, 2026

Over the weekend President Trump said he would put 100% tariffs on Canada if Prime Minister Mark Carney struck a trade deal with China. "A little bit of a scuttle about it this morning," says AgMarket dot Net Market Analyst…

Tariff Threat

Published January 26, 2026

President Donald Trump has promised to impose 100 percent tariffs on Canadian products if it negotiates a free trade agreement with China. Trump issued that warning on social media on Saturday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded by saying Canada…

China Returns to Canadian Canola Market After Tariff Fight

Published January 18, 2026

Canola markets are getting a big boost from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s successful trade trip to China. China has agreed to lower tariffs on canola from 84 percent to 15 percent by March 1. In return, Canada will dramatically…

U.S. Potato Growers Seek Trade Probe Into Canada

Published January 5, 2026

The National Potato Council has formally asked the Office of the United States Trade Representative to launch a Section 332 fact-finding investigation into Canadian trade practices that may be limiting U.S. potato exports. In a letter to Chief Agricultural Negotiator…

Canadian Ambassador to the United States Named

Published December 26, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed Canada’s next ambassador to the United States. Mark Wiseman is currently a member of the Prime Minister’s Council on Canada-U.S. relations. Wiseman will be a point person for the upcoming review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada…

USDA Tightens ‘Product of USA’ Label Rules

Published December 23, 2025

A new USDA labeling rule takes effect on January 1, tightening standards for when meat, poultry, and egg products can be labeled as 'Product of the United States.' Under the rule, claims like 'Product of USA' or 'Made in USA'…

Farmers Lean on State Programs

Published December 18, 2025

Big Stone County Farmers Union President Peter Schwagerl told Minnesota lawmakers that ongoing federal trade uncertainty is adding financial strain to farm operations already facing tight margins. “Federal policy has emphasized the feeling of uncertainty that has been following us…

Trade Talks to Resume ‘When Appropriate’

Published November 25, 2025

According to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, trade talks with the United States will resume “when it is appropriate.” While at the G20 meeting in Johannesburg, Carney said those negotiations may happen within the next two weeks. Trade talks shut…

Optimism for a Thaw in Canada-China Relations

Published November 11, 2025

After a week in China, Canadian Agriculture Minister Heath McDonald is optimistic that trade relations between the two countries are improving. Canada has been effectively locked out of the Chinese canola market since 2018. McDonald said China has not made…

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House Rejects Trump Tariffs on Canada

Trump Tariff Threat Highlights Canada’s Trade Balancing Act

Tariff Threat

China Returns to Canadian Canola Market After Tariff Fight

U.S. Potato Growers Seek Trade Probe Into Canada

Canadian Ambassador to the United States Named

USDA Tightens ‘Product of USA’ Label Rules

Farmers Lean on State Programs

Trade Talks to Resume ‘When Appropriate’

Optimism for a Thaw in Canada-China Relations

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