the US and Canada slap new tariffs on goods

After trade talks between the countries fell apart last month, the Trump administration and Canada's leaders have rolled out new tariffs on everything from dairy products to machinery. Experts say farmers will likely feel the squeeze on both ends.Want more news about agriculture and the environment? Sign up for the Harvest newsletter for our latest reporting, plus behind-the-scenes exclusives.

American farmers are bracing for the impact of new tariffs exchanged between the U.S. and Canada on both their supply costs and their sales.President Donald Trump’s administration placed new 50 percent tarifm on around $20 billion worth of Canadian goods after trade talks between the two countries fell apart in late August. Canada came back... Read More

Canadian farmers see rising risk and weaker finances heading into 2026

Canadian farmers are entering the 2026 production year with heightened caution, according to the January results of the Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index.

Shaun Haney and Justin Funk breakdown the latest results from the CFSI gathered from more than 570 producers, in this 16th iteration of the survey since launching in 2022.

Three-quarters of respondents said they perceive more risk heading into 2026 than last year, continuing a multi-year trend driven by agronomic, financial, and geopolitical pressures. While risk perceptions remain elevated, some sentiment indicators showed modest improvement compared to late 2025...Read More

National Food Security Strategy

More Choice. More Control. More Canada

The National Food Security Strategy outlines new initiatives to address the structural causes of food insecurity that are affecting Canadians across the country, particularly the most vulnerable...Read More

Hours after U.S. imposes tariffs, Canada says it'll strike back starting Sept. 8

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says his country will initiate retaliatory tariffs against U.S. imports starting Sept. 8. The move came hours after the Trump administration began enforcing 50% tariffs on a slew of Canadian goods.

Trade negotiations between the United States and Canada fell apart Friday night, shortly before a midnight deadline for the 50% tariffs to take effect on $20 billion worth of Canadian products.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a bulletin to businesses Friday warning that its officers would be ensuring importers complied with the new rates starting immediately...Read More