As the clock continues to tick to midnight April 2 on U.S. president Donald Trump’s month-long exemption on blanket tariffs to Canada that has left many ag industries at a standstill, one U.S. insider gave his thoughts at the 2025 Alberta Beef Industry Conference in Calgary on what he believes is the end game for the trade war.
Tariffs called part of long game with trade negotiations
U.S. trade deficits with Canada and Mexico have more than doubled folowing transition from NAFTA to CUSMA
Tariff threats called part of U.S. race with China
U.S. president’s actions are also seen as a possible negotiation tactic in upcoming Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement talks
Tariff threats against Canada and Mexico are part of a bigger struggle that the United States is in with China, says Christian Lawrence, a senior-cross asset strategist with Rabobank.
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.
China hits back at Canada with fresh agriculture tariffs
China announced tariffs on over $2.6 billion worth of Canadian agricultural and food products on Saturday, retaliating against levies Ottawa introduced in October and opening a new front in a trade war largely driven by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats.
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.
Tariffs, trade dominate discussion at Canadian Crops Convention
Former PM Stephen Harper says enforcement of tariffs was “darkest day” for Canada
Former PM Stephen Harper and economists speak about U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods during the Canadian Crops Conference 2025 in Edmonton.
Trump delays tariffs for goods covered under Mexico, Canada trade deal
President Donald Trump on Thursday exempted goods from both Canada and Mexico under a North American trade pact for a month from the 25 per cent tariffs that he had imposed earlier this week
National Farmers Union calls for ‘serious response’ to tariffs
National Farmers Union says a more long-term strategy is necessary, including a more substantial policy to external disruptions
The NFU says a serious response is needed to the tariffs, but any retaliatory measures must consider and protect Canadian farmers, farm workers and consumers.
Value swings immense on cattle with imposed tariffs by U.S.
Analyst urges beef producers to stay in constant communication with evolving tariff landscape
The tremors continue to be felt across Canadian agriculture following U.S. president Donald Trump's earthquake announcement on Tuesday, that was certainly the case at the Alberta Beef Industry Conference in Calgary.
Canada will be in trade war with US for foreseeable future, says Trudeau
Canada will continue to be in a trade war with the United States for the foreseeable future, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday, a day after what he called a "colorful" call with President Donald Trump.
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