The results are in, and Canadians have elected a new government and Prime Minister!
Host of RealAg Radio Shaun Haney spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on Canadian farmers’ sentiment surrounding the results, how the new Prime Minister will impact trade with the U.S., and the big takeaway for Canadian ag.
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