AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCanada–U.S. Trade War Hits Agriculture: The U.S. has started 50% tariffs on select Canadian imports, and Trump says autos, trucks, auto parts and steel will jump to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027—while Canada’s PM Mark Carney vows “dollar-for-dollar” retaliation starting Sept. 8, targeting sectors including steel and dairy plus agricultural equipment and other goods. Flower Growers in Cash-Flow Crisis: Flowers Canada Growers warns new Section 338 duties are threatening 1,500 family farms; long-cycle crops like orchids can’t be easily redirected, and growers must pay tariffs at the border before getting paid. Beekeepers Warn Honey Disruption: Canadian honey producers say the latest tariff moves will stop shipments south, adding pressure to an already tight market. Farm Groups Urge USMCA Talks to Resume: U.S. agriculture leaders are calling for renewed USMCA negotiations and exemptions for USMCA-covered products as dairy, lumber and honey are among the latest affected categories. Political Heat in Ontario: Doug Ford says the U.S. should “feel pain” and suggests “everything is on the table,” including electricity and critical minerals leverage, as the tariff fight escalates.
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