Insights and Stories of Zak McLachlan

Mar. 6, 2025 at 4:53 pm CST

Former PM Stephen Harper and economists speak about U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods during the Canadian Crops Conference 2025 in Edmonton.

By Zak McLachlan

Mar. 4, 2025 at 1:41 pm CST

Canadian Federation of Agriculture executive director Scott Ross said the CFA has been working for months on a plan to help support the industry and producers around the country, focusing on three main points.

By Zak McLachlan

Mar. 4, 2025 at 11:46 am CST

Canadian grain farmers warn of economic hardship from new US tariffs. The 25 per cent U.S. tariff threatens farm viability, increases American food costs and disrupts a $17B trade relationship.

By Zak McLachlan

Feb. 25, 2025 at 4:45 pm CST

Canada’s agriculture sector is heavily reliant on the US. A new report outlines how diversifying agri-food exports to new markets could boost Canada’s economy by billions and secure its place as a global food leader.

By Zak McLachlan

Feb. 1, 2025 at 5:19 pm CST

The Canadian agriculture industry is bracing for impact as Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs are set to become reality on Tuesday. U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an order to place 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and 10 per cent on goods from China.

By Jeff Melchior, Zak McLachlan