How will China’s tariff impact Canada’s canola harvest?

“It is not good news at all!”

Canadian farmers are bracing for ripple effects as China imposes a 76% tariff on canola. It comes as many farmers are preparing for harvest.

President and CEO of the Canola Council of Canada, Chris Davison spoke with RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender about the trade relationship, what this tariff means for growers, and how it will impact harvest.

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