AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCanada–U.S. Trade War Hits Food Supply Chains: The White House announced an import ban starting Sept. 29 on specific Canadian dairy products, most Canadian alcohol, and motorcycles, adding new U.S. procurement rules that exclude Canadian goods from large federal contracts. Buy-Canadian Push Reshapes Groceries: In Ontario, some independent grocers say “Buy Canadian” sentiment is forcing changes to country-of-origin labelling and supplier sourcing, with at least one retailer shifting strawberries from the U.S. to Quebec. Canada–China Trade Rebound: Statistics Canada data cited by the Canada China Business Council and the University of Alberta shows Canadian exports to China up 30% in the first half of 2026, led by energy and minerals. Western Canada Stewardship Update: Cleanfarms named Davin Johnson director of Western Canada to expand agricultural recycling access and stewardship programs. Farm Inputs & Disease Watch: Ottawa announced $3.1M to strengthen swine disease surveillance in Canada. Northern Crop Research: A survey is underway to gauge whether field peas can become a viable crop for Northern Ontario growers.
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