The markets have been reacting to President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs all morning.
Sen. Steve Daines of Montana says that he has warned the Trump administration of the negative impacts these tariffs will have on his home state.
“I said, ‘Mr. President, look my Montana farmers and ranchers— these are your people. They voted for you last November, but I’ve got to tell you they are concerned right now about the impact of possibly reducing the ability to supply a very important market like Canada, not to mention the rest of the world. Montana is impacted more by Canadian trade disputes than any other state in the United States. We have a higher percentage of trade with Canada than any other state in the United States, and so this particularly hits home with us. The President understood my concerns. He heard it and I told him I want to stay in close contact with you because I’m listening to my farmers and ranchers. It’s our number one economic driver in Montana, and I’ll tell you if that starts to get hurt— we’ve got problems in our great state, and it hurts some of the best people in our state, and that’s our farmers and ranchers.”
State data shows that in 2021, Montana led the U.S. in exporting live non-purebred cattle to Canada. It was valued at $144 million. Last year alone, all Montana cattle going to Canada totaled 322,000 head.
Analysts say a Supreme Court decision on tariffs could reshape protein markets, strain U.S.-China trade, and force farmers to rethink global demand strategies.
January 21, 2026 12:03 PM
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Wayne Cockrell with the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association joined us to discuss preparedness, producer awareness, and the industry’s response to New World screwworm concerns.
January 21, 2026 12:00 PM
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President Donald Trump speaks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, addressing SNAP spending, tariff threats against Europe, market reactions, and the upcoming USMCA review.
January 21, 2026 11:50 AM
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Despite rising costs and growing food insecurity, meat demand remained strong in 2025 as higher-income consumers offset cutbacks elsewhere. Economists break down the K-shaped economy, upcoming USDA cattle reports, livestock production outlooks, and renewed debate over beef imports and country-of-origin labeling heading into 2026.
January 20, 2026 02:47 PM
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Corn growers are turning to ethanol, E15 expansion, and export markets to help absorb record supplies and stabilize prices. Farm leaders discuss low-carbon ethanol demand, flex-fuel vehicle challenges, input costs, and the role of USMCA as producers look for market relief in the year ahead.
January 20, 2026 02:04 PM
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Congressional leaders signal momentum toward expanded, targeted farm aid to help producers manage losses and cash-flow stress in 2026.
January 20, 2026 11:48 AM
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