The Government of Canada has launched public consultations ahead of the first formal review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement (CUSMA or USMCA) in 2026. "As we prepare for the joint review of CUSMA, we want to hear directly from Canadians. Their views will help us ensure that this agreement continues to reflect our national priorities,... Read More
Category: Trade
As global trade dynamics shift and competition intensifies, Canada Beef is doubling down on its efforts to diversify export markets, particularly in Asia and Latin America. Eric Bienvenue, president and CEO of Canada Beef, outlines how the industry-funded organization is repositioning its strategy to reduce over-reliance on the U.S. market, which currently accounts for 72... Read More
By Cam Dahl, General Manager, Manitoba Pork Council On September 17th , the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) began a 45-day public comment period on the effectiveness and impact of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), and public hearings on CUSMA will be held in the U.S. this November. The process to review Canada’s... Read More
I’m always grateful for the chance to join other podcasts and dig into the big issues shaping agriculture. Recently, Damian Mason joined me on RealAg Radio to share his insights, and I was glad to return the favour by appearing on his show, The Business of Agriculture. In this episode, Damian dives into why Canada... Read More
The Canadian government's initial list of nation-building projects to be fast-tracked does not include any infrastructure that would benefit bulk agricultural exports off Canada's West Coast. Prime Minister Mark Carney in Edmonton on Thursday announced the first series of projects being referred to the government's new "Major Projects Office" (MPO), which has been set up... Read More
Philippe Rheault is a former Canadian diplomat to China and currently the director of the China Institute at the University of Alberta, focused on Canada–China trade tensions and broader geopolitical implications. He sat down with RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney for a deep-dive into Canada's position in the global marketplace, what China's trade tactics could... Read More
As Canadian canola faces steep losses from China’s tariffs, domestic biofuel production has emerged as a potential market demand lifeline. But Rick White, president and CEO of the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA), says biofuels can only cover part of the gap. "If we get exactly what the biofuel market needs here in Canada, we... Read More
Challenges to farm profitability and the need to resolve trade challenges with China were two of the over-arching topics discussed as federal, provincial and territorial ministers of agriculture held their annual meeting in Winnipeg this week. "It's a very difficult time for farmers. It's something that we discussed at length in this this room this... Read More
As the largest buyer of canola seed from Canada, China’s actions to restrict imports of Canadian canola seed, oil, and meal carry undeniable weight in the market, and the long-term market implications may be more complex than they appear at first glance. Speaking with Shaun Haney on RealAg Radio, Jon Driedger of LeftField Commodity Research... Read More
The Chinese government has formally extended its anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola imports by six months, until March 9, 2026. The investigation was launched in September 2024 shortly after the Canadian government announced tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum. It was due to be completed within 12 months, with the option of a... Read More