Standing Up for Free Trade: Alberta Grains Advocacy on U.S. Tariff Threats

Alberta Grains strongly supports rules-based trade, as critical in allowing farmers to access markets and critical inputs. Amid uncertainty, Alberta Grains has continued to monitor the threat of U.S. tariffs on wheat and barley, working to keep producers informed and to educate key stakeholders (including government officials) about the potential consequences of both US imposed tariffs and retaliatory tariffs. A recent analysis by the commission offered clear insights into the potential impacts on wheat and barley markets, emphasizing the deep interdependence between the Canadian and U.S. agricultural sectors, the benefits U.S. buyers gain from Canadian cereals, and the risks looming on the horizon.