AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCanada–U.S. Tariff Talks: Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and U.S. Trade Rep. Jamieson Greer met virtually to “take stock” ahead of Trump’s Aug. 19 tariff threat, with Canada urging the U.S. to avoid new levies and Greer pressing Canada to lift retaliatory measures—an issue that directly hits farmers and supply-managed sectors. Iran–Canada Tensions: Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson attacked Canada’s role in the U.S.-led war on Iran, calling Ottawa Washington’s “farm team” and pointing to tariffs and wildfire smoke disputes, as Canada continues sanctions tied to alleged Strait of Hormuz activity. Beef Trade Snapshot: Australia’s re-admission of U.S. beef has barely moved volumes—imports since reopening total under 1,000 kg—showing how price and market access still limit cross-border red meat flows. Weather Watch: The Old Farmer’s Almanac forecasts a warmer, wetter-than-normal fall for Alberta, with October the biggest temperature swing.
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