The tariff rate on Canada has been raised to 35 percent and is set to go into effect today. Many are now speculating over what impact could lie ahead for agriculture on both sides of the border.
Keith Currie with the Canadian Federation of Agriculture joined RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender to discuss what he is hearing from Canadian farmers, if he expects any immediate impact for agriculture, and possible ripple effects.
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Shawn Haney, Host of RealAg Radio on Rural Radio SiriusXM Channel 147, joined us on Tuesday’s Market Day Report with the latest news from Canada impacting the ag sector.
