Insights and Stories of Ed White

Mar. 21, 2025 at 9:39 am CDT

Canadian farmers are facing a two-front trade war, with China’s tariffs on Canadian canola oil, canola meal and peas taking effect on Thursday and U.S. tariffs expected on additional Canadian products within two weeks.

By Ed White, Reuters

Mar. 20, 2025 at 1:32 pm CDT

U.S. and Canadian biofuel companies are throttling back production to limit losses amid uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump's approach to green fuel subsidies and the potential for a worsening trade war.

By Ed White, Karl Plume, Reuters

Feb. 21, 2025 at 9:49 am CST

Fertilizer producer Nutrien said on Thursday U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Canadian imports will increase costs for American farmers.

By Ed White, Mrinalika Roy, Reuters

Feb. 12, 2025 at 9:46 am CST

Hundreds of Canadian farmers have received delayed payments for their crops or not been paid at all, as a growing number of grain-buying firms declare bankruptcy amid drought and low commodity prices, according to interviews with dozens of farmers, a government agency, and a review of bankruptcy documents.

By Ed White, Reuters

Jan. 31, 2025 at 9:56 am CST

Canadian farmers are renegotiating livestock contracts with U.S. buyers and finding local markets for crops they previously planned to sell south of the border to minimize the economic hit from potential new U.S. tariffs.

By Ed White, Reuters