The U.S. Trade Representative’s office said on Monday it will seek further reductions in foreign tariffs and non-tariff barriers this year, enforce its “reciprocal” trade deals and consider launching new unfair trade practices investigations.
U.S. to seek more foreign tariff cuts, CUSMA improvements in 2026
Iran conflict drives up urea prices
The war in Iran is already driving up urea prices in North American and will likely impact phosphate as well, say analysts.
Speculative net long position grows in canola
Speculative fund traders have added to their recently established net long position in canola, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released Friday, Feb. 27.
Some fertilizer prices rise as Iran conflict escalates
Some fertilizer prices surged following the impact of the escalating Middle East conflict on supplies moving through the Strait of Hormuz, analysts told Reuters on Monday.
Applications open for 2026 Advance Payments Program: Canadian Canola Growers
Farmers can now submit applications for a 2026 cash advance through the Canadian Canola Growers Association, which administers the federal Advance Payments Program.
China slashes anti-dumping tariff on Canadian canola in final ruling
China on Saturday sharply reduced its tariff rate on Canadian canola seed in the final ruling of a 17-month anti-dumping investigation, following a thaw in relations between Beijing and Ottawa.
India, Canada aim for trade pact by year-end, propose pulse protein ‘centre of excellence’
India and Canada will aim to conclude a free trade pact by the end of this year, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Monday during his first visit to New Delhi.
Health Canada stops sales of coccidiosis medication Deccox on procedural issue
Deccox, a medication to prevent coccidiosis in calves and other livestock, is temporarily off the market after Health Canada issued a stop sale order earlier this month.
Canadian cattle herd sees first annual increase since 2018
The Canadian cattle herd was larger on January 1 than it was one year prior — the first year-over-year increase since 2018, Statistics Canada reported on Friday. Hog inventories were down. Sheep and lamb inventories rose.
Olymel parent company sees increased earnings in 2025
Meat processor Olymel recorded sales of nearly $4.9 billion in 2025 helped by strong pork and chicken markets said parent company Sollio Cooperative Group.
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