The Canadian agricultural industry faces uncertainties because 25 % of tariffs begin on both sides of Canada and the United States, but some farmers have a better country to survive such development. He lamented that he had not taken enough action in the past to take his position.
On February 1, US President Donald Trump announced 25 % of customs duties on Canadian imports and was reduced to 10 % of energy products on February 4. Both can have a major impact on the Canadian agricultural industry.
Ganto Johom, a farmer in Manitova and the president of the West Canada Wheat Cultivated Association, says that producers can expect a struggle this year.
“This is a trade, industry, economy, anyone can’t see really good things, and when the government is involved in trade and trying to manage trade, it turns into a huge failure. But it’s not good, and it’s a way to see this. “
Joshm says that farmers are concentrated on what remains in their control and “side -tracking” in a dark space that is not desperate.
However, not only producers are affected. Joichum, a farm west of Winnipeg, often sells Canola to Canola Crushers in Man’s Altona. He said that it was one of many companies to buy Canola from a US farmer, but to sell meals and oil to American buyers.
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“For the time being, I think it will only change to the loss on both sides of the border,” he said, “It just makes everything more expensive.”
Their side does not look for federal taxes to make it easier to adjust.
“The distribution materials are completely opposite effects, because they push you in one way, but they don’t solve problems in the supply chain and the economy as a whole,” said Joham. 。
Joichum says that summer strikes on port and railway have already worsened the influence of new tariffs, impairing foreign buyers’ trust in receiving the results of Canadian agriculture. He states that Otawa was too difficult to meet his association’s call of promoting overseas trade and promoting smooth supply chains at home.
“We are surprisingly skilled, tying both hands behind our back, and surprisingly wonderful to say,” Let’s come and do business here in Canada. “
“Big impact”
JOCHUM feels that Canada’s retaliation tariff is “fully understood,” but he is wondering if they will have a positive effect. However, Kyle Larkin, an executive director of Canadian cereal grown, says that Otawa’s reaction is “absolutely”.
“Retaliating fees need as much pain to the American economy and American consumers, and at the same time need to reduce the amount of pain given to Canadians and Canadian grain farmers,” Larkin told the Epoch Times. Ta.
On the other hand, some Canadian producers combine from the United States, buy tractors or sprayers, and repair parts. They have almost no choice but to absorb Ottawa’s counterattack.
“It affects the grain farmers who are considering updating the equipment, so we definitely have two hearts in the situation, but this has a significant impact on the Canadian economy. Larkin needs to take the problem seriously and get over it as soon as possible, “says Lakin.
Uncertainty
Rakin says that tariffs have already fluctuated internationally due to uncertainty. He also knows a farmer who has already lost his premium contract for tariffs.
“As the cost of input, such as fertilizer, seeds, and pesticides is increasing, the margin is already a challenging time for a very strict farmer, and you are mixed with lowering their prices. It has a big impact.
In all of these, Rakin says that the farmers are struggling with the intention of Otawa’s intention to increase the capital gain tax. Hiking has been delayed until January 2026, but it is still imminent unless a new government changes the course, whether it is another party or another leader.
supply chain
Barry Prentis, a professor in the supply chain management department at the University of Manitova, says that the supply chain between the two countries will change dramatically, despite the pain on both sides of the border.
“In the case of our integrated North American economy, it will take a lot of time, even if the US people want to make these changes.
“There is no immediate confusion of the supply chain as if other competitors are coming.”
“They (in the United States) do not have enough small pigs to fill the barn, so they will still need to buy feeder pigs,” Prentis said.
Trump, like Mexico and China, states that the tariffs placed in Canada are due to a country that has not taken appropriate actions to disturb Fentanir’s flow to the United States. He also quotes the flow of illegal immigrants from Canada and Mexico, and says that trade deficit is also a source of concern.
According to Trudeau, Canada has taken measures to secure borders, launched a $ 1.3 billion plan, added equipment and operations, and says that Canada is not responsible for the influx of drugs in the United States. 。
