As the threat of a 25 percent tariff on all Canadian imports to the U.S. looms, farmers in southern Alberta are facing uncertainty and preparing for potential economic fallout. With little guidance on how to navigate this situation, they are grappling with the unknown consequences.
WATCH: As Canada faces the looming possibility of President Trump's threat of a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian imports to the U.S., southern Alberta farmers are bracing for potential impact. With little direction on how to prepare, they're grappling with uncertainty of what lies ahead. Jordan Prentice reports.During winter, Alberta’s farmers and producers usually spend their time marketing their product and planning for the season ahead, but with U.S.
Bishop said although it is difficult to plan for the unknown, Alberta Grains hopes to work with both the provincial and federal governments to mitigate the potential tariff impacts.“One way we can is to try and diversify our markets,” Bishop said. “So, we need to go out there and try to sell our product to countries we haven’t been able to sell to before.”Buzzkill? Why Trump tariffs could see U.S.
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