Canada is the only country with the new tariff rate set to kick in today. President Trump raised their tariff rate ten points to 35 percent, through an adjustment of the tariffs laid out in March on concerns of fentanyl smuggling into the United States.
Host of Real Ag Radio Shaun Haney joined RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender to discuss how realistic it is that Ottawa can negotiate relief with Washington, Mexico’s 90-day extension, and the risks that tariffs could pose to manufacturers and consumers on both sides of the border.
Related Stories
As Canada and the United States continue to navigate trade disputes, the review offers farm groups an opportunity to argue for preserving access to integrated North American agricultural markets.
Growers are reevaluating fertilizer strategies as they plan for the 2027 crop.
Countries that buy American cotton could receive favorable tariff treatment on qualifying apparel.
Shaun Haney examines Alberta’s vote to remain in Canada and the unresolved tensions over energy policy, agricultural trade and federal-provincial relations.
