News - Tariffs

A partner with Polar Pork says, while Canada and Mexico were spared, reciprocal tariffs imposed last week by the U.S. on its trading partners and the uncertainty they create could help trigger a global recession.

A Risk Management Analyst with HAMS Marketing Services warns retaliatory duties imposed on U.S. pork in response to the Trump Administration’s tariff threats will have a far more negative effect on Canadian market hog prices than U.S. duties on imports from Canada.

A retired southwestern Manitoba butcher suggests to minimize food waste and stretch their food dollar amid rising food costs, consumers should buy products on sale that can be frozen, buy products that can be used within a day or two of purchase, and pay close attention to best before dates.

The Manitoba government is investing up to $1.5 million in grant funding to the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters to develop a made-in-Manitoba program that will offer tariff response support and programming for Manitoba manufacturers that may be impacted by United States President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

The Manitoba government has announced that it unanimously passed a resolution declaring Manitoba is stronger standing together against Donald Trump’s tariff tax and threats.

With ongoing tariff threats from the U.S., Premier Wab Kinew is taking part in a joint mission with other Canadian premiers in Washington, D.C.

The Executive Director of Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance suggests it will be up to Americans talking to Americans to bring resolution to a brewing trade war involving the United States, Canada and Mexico.

In advance of potential U.S. tariffs coming into effect, the Manitoba government is investing $86,000 through its Export Support Programming to assist 19 small and medium-sized Manitoba companies expand the export of their products and services into more diversified markets.

In response to United States President Donald Trump’s tariffs, the Manitoba government has announced that it is issuing a directive to Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries (MBLL) to stop the sale of American products in the province.