Trade wars are erupting on multiple fronts for Canada, but there is hope that the future will bring steadier times for the agriculture industry when it comes to separating fact from fiction on the international stage.

Alberta farm leader hopes for stronger trade once dust settles

U.S. dairy exports to Canada up 67 per cent
While Donald Trump may believe the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement is ripping off ordinary Americans, data shows that it's helping U.S. dairy farmers.

Trump’s steel, aluminum tariffs take effect
EU to impose counter tariffs on $28 billion of US goods, including agricultural products
U.S. President Donald Trump’s increased tariffs on steel and aluminum imports took effect on Wednesday as prior exemptions, duty free quotas and product exclusions expired.

Trump says he’ll double tariffs on Canadian metals, calls for tariffs to be dropped on dairy
U.S. President Donald Trump says he will double tariffs on Canadian metals to 50 per cent, and called for removal of "Anti-American farmer" tariffs on dairy.

Tariffs – where do we stand now?
As of March 7, goods under CUSMA were exempted from U.S. tariffs until April 2. Canadian tariffs on $30 billion of American goods remained in place.

Tariffs Day 4 | Combing through the wreckage
What does the landscape look like after the first bomb of the trade war went off?
Daily wrap of tariff situation for March 7, exploring the current state of play for Canadian agriculture.

Trump says Canada, Mexico tariff reprieve is short-term move, duties may rise over time
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday the reprieve given to Mexico and Canada on tariffs is a short-term measure and tariffs could go up over time.

Mexico likely to seek more trade with Canada
Sheinbaum: Mexico “will reach out to Canada”
In the face of U.S. tariffs Claudia Sheinbaum, president of Mexico, sees opportunity to grow trade between Canada and Mexico.

Study teases out bird flu infection trends across livestock species
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) readily infected cells from milk-producing organs in dairy cows, but beef cells held it off, and virus behaviour was different depending on if it spread through a bird or another mammal
Reading Time: 4 minutes New research reveals bird flu’s impact on dairy cows, exploring why beef cattle remain less affected. Learn about mammary cell vulnerability, swine risks, and ongoing studies on human cases and different virus strains.

Trading away Canadian dairy, poultry and eggs won’t save U.S. trade
The trade landscape has changed between Canada and the U.S.; so must the discussion about supply management
Reading Time: 3 minutes Trade threats have changed the landscape between Canada and the U.S.; so must the discussion about supply management change.