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Canadian Trade Dispute Will be Felt on the Farm

Published September 20, 2026

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says the current trade dispute with Canada could have repercussions throughout the agricultural supply chain. “I really look at the latest group of tariffs really impacting farm machinery,” said Petersen. “A lot of our commodities are…

Canada Turns to the EU

Published September 14, 2026

With the trade war with the United States intensifying, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney wants a closer relationship with the European Union. Carney has spoken with top European leaders about becoming an associate member of the EU or finding other…

Dairy and Agriculture in Focus for U.S. Trade

Published September 11, 2026

Dairy remains part of the U.S. Canada trade dispute, with some Canadian dairy products and other goods facing a ban beginning September 29. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says access to Canada's dairy market has been a longstanding concern. “Since…

Canada Reports Large Crop Carryover

Published September 10, 2026

Canada finished the 2025-26 marketing year with large carryover stocks of wheat, canola and pulse crops. Wheat stocks totaled 6.6 million metric tons, up from 4.2 million tons a year earlier. Canadian canola supplies at the end of July were…

Klobuchar Pushes Back on Canada Tariffs

Published September 10, 2026

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar is criticizing the Trump administration’s latest tariffs on Canada, saying they could raise costs for farmers, businesses and consumers. Klobuchar says Canada remains a key market for Minnesota and is backing legislation to revoke the latest…

Counter Tariff Details Announced

Published August 26, 2026

The Canadian government is countering the new U.S. tariffs on its products with a dollar-for-dollar retaliation. These tariffs take effect right after Labor Day and will impact many parts of the U.S. economy, including agriculture. Dairy products face significant exposure…

Shapiro Questions U.S. Strategy Toward Canada

Published August 26, 2026

Geopolitical analyst Jacob Shapiro is questioning the Trump administration’s strategy in its escalating trade dispute with Canada. While Shapiro said tariffs can make sense in some circumstances, he does not believe the current approach will produce the desired result. “I think…

Trade Skirmish Could Impact the Fertilizer Bill

Published August 25, 2026

Trade tensions between the United States and Canada are at a fever pitch. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says the Trump administration is taking a different approach to the negotiations, particularly with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. "President Trump and his…

U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Collapse

Published August 22, 2026

New 50 percent tariffs on $20 million worth of Canadian products are now in place. Canada promises to retaliate dollar-for-dollar. Trade talks between the neighboring countries fell apart just before midnight Friday. As part of a deal, U.S. Trade Representative…

Rollins: Farm Economy Recovery Remains a Priority

Published August 21, 2026

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says USDA remains focused on improving the farm economy following several years of higher costs and weaker trade. “When we walked in the door a year and a half ago, the farm economy had seen the…

Articles tagged under: Canada

Canadian Trade Dispute Will be Felt on the Farm

Canada Turns to the EU

Dairy and Agriculture in Focus for U.S. Trade

Canada Reports Large Crop Carryover

Klobuchar Pushes Back on Canada Tariffs

Counter Tariff Details Announced

Shapiro Questions U.S. Strategy Toward Canada

Trade Skirmish Could Impact the Fertilizer Bill

U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Collapse

Rollins: Farm Economy Recovery Remains a Priority

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