Canada is on President Trump’s radar, but talks are going very differently from this morning’s call with Mexico.
Host of RealAg Radio Shaun Haney spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander about the 90-day pause for Mexico, the current climate in negotiation, and how Canadian producers are responding.
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