“A lot of unease here": Canadian farmers’ reaction to President Trump’s 25% tariff plan

All of agriculture is keeping a close eye on trade, as President Trump plans to impose 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico starting February 1st. Many now are left speculating over the impact for agriculture on both sides of the border.

Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s Keith Currie joined RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander to discuss how farmer are feeling, if he thinks the tariffs are set in stone, and what kind of impact it would cause to ag production.

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