President Donald Trump
Canadian farmers are navigating wildfire smoke and trade uncertainty as Ontario agriculture leaders call for preparedness, cooperation, and continued USMCA negotiations.
Several agricultural products will remain exempt from the new duties, including certain beef products, coffee, bananas, nuts, and seeds, along with other products considered important to U.S. supply chains.
President Trump’s address is scheduled for 9 p.m. Eastern. Markets will be watching for any announcements that could influence trade, foreign policy, energy markets, or other issues affecting the agricultural economy.
The move comes as the United States expands its trade enforcement efforts, with Brazil expected to become the first country targeted under a new series of Section 301 trade actions.
The administration says the rule clarifies enforcement, while opponents warn it could reduce protections for endangered species.
The declaration covers five counties affected by spring wildfires that burned more than 821,000 acres.
Country artist John Rich discusses his new role as Special Envoy for American Landowners and his efforts to advocate for farmers, ranchers, and property owners.
USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden discussed efforts to expand fertilizer supplies while highlighting agriculture’s role in America’s 250th celebration.
USDA says the move could lower phosphate fertilizer prices by about 22 percent and benefit more than 100,000 farms.
Trump Administration officials say the executive order suspending duties on Moroccan phosphate could save U.S. farmers nearly $2 billion annually.