Insights and Stories on Agricultural Trade

Feb. 25, 2025 at 10:20 am CST

President Donald Trump said on Monday that tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports are "on time and on schedule" despite efforts by the countries to beef up border security and halt the flow of fentanyl into the U.S. ahead of a March 4 deadline.

By Andrea Shalal, David Lawder, Reuters

Jan. 20, 2025 at 9:58 am CST

China's imports of Canadian canola, which had been surging since June, plunged in December after Beijing opened an anti-dumping investigation into the oilseed, Chinese customs data showed on Monday.

By Mei Mei Chu, Reuters

Jan. 17, 2025 at 11:24 am CST

The European Union and Mexico revived a stalled free trade agreement on Friday, days before the return to the White House of Donald Trump, who has threatened both sides with tariffs.

By philip-blenkinsop, Reuters

Nov. 29, 2024 at 3:51 pm CST

Members of Canada’s organic food sector came together at separate events in November, but potential developments south of the border became the main focus near the end of the month. United States President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose 25 per cent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico when he […]

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm

Sep. 17, 2024 at 2:27 pm CDT

Canada must prepare for a future featuring a less friendly trade environment, says a new policy note authored by two leading policy analysts. Al Mussell and Ted Bilyea, researchers at Agri-Food Economic Systems Research, said the recent action by China on Canadian canola illustrates their point.

By Karen Briere