Insights and Stories on Agriculture

Trump delays tariff hike on Chinese goods, citing trade talk progress

Feb. 25, 2019 at 2:19 am CST

Washington | Reuters — President Donald Trump said on Sunday he would delay an increase in U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods thanks to “productive” trade talks and that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping would meet to seal a deal if progress continued. The announcement was the clearest sign yet […]

U.S. to seek comprehensive ag access in EU trade talks

Jan. 11, 2019 at 9:16 pm CST

By David Lawder

EU trade chief says U.S. talks won’t include agriculture

Jan. 10, 2019 at 12:10 am CST

By Chris Prentice

Producers vulnerable to cyber attacks

Nov. 21, 2018 at 6:41 pm CST

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

New Brunswick ag, fisheries files remarried

Nov. 12, 2018 at 8:29 pm CST

By GFM Staff

Canada’s ag output seen likely rising under climate change

Sep. 18, 2018 at 6:31 pm CDT

CNS Canada — A new United Nations report suggests just how climate change will reshape agriculture by 2050 — and that Canada’s production capacity stands to benefit. International trade will play an ever-larger role in helping to feed people in food-deficient regions, as warmer temperatures and less precipitation will damage […]

By MarketsFarm Team

Trump to slap more tariffs on Chinese goods

Sep. 17, 2018 at 8:25 pm CDT

Washington | Reuters | Updated Sept. 18, 2018 — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he will impose 10 per cent U.S. tariffs on about US$200 billion worth of Chinese imports, but he spared smart watches from Apple and Fitbit and other consumer products such as bicycle helmets and […]

By David Lawder Jeff Mason

Tories’ junior ag critic promoted in shuffle

Sep. 12, 2018 at 4:12 am CDT

The federal Conservatives’ associate critic for agriculture and agri-food has been shuffled into a new post in the opposition’s shadow cabinet. John Barlow, MP for the southwestern Alberta riding of Foothills, was appointed Friday as lead shadow minister for employment, workforce development and labour by party leader Andrew Scheer. In […]

By GFM Staff

With drugs pipeline in focus, Bayer seen considering cuts

Sep. 4, 2018 at 6:20 pm CDT

Frankfurt | Reuters — Bayer is considering job cuts and outsourcing as part of a wide-ranging review of drug research and development that will last until at least November, a person familiar with the company told Reuters. The prospect of “very tangible changes” contributed to a decision by key board […]

By Ludwig Burger Patricia Weiss

U.S. to move ahead with Mexico pact, keep talking to Canada

Aug. 31, 2018 at 4:50 pm CDT

Washington/Toronto | Reuters — Contentious U.S.-Canada trade talks ended on Friday with no deal to revamp the North American Free Trade Agreement after the mood soured, and President Donald Trump notified Congress of his intent to sign a bilateral trade pact with Mexico. U.S. and Canadian trade officials set plans […]

By Allison Martell Julie Gordon Sharay Angulo