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Black dirt region farmers face uncertain growing season as trade war reaches new level
Some farmers are planning for losses on crops they have just planted.
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'It's hard to negotiate with crazy,' says senior lecturer of economics at Concordia
Moshe Lander, a senior lecturer of economics at Concordia University, believes the new 35 per cent tariff Trump is threatening to put on Canadian goods is a 'negotiation tactic' to 'try and force Canadians into something they otherwise...
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Trump’s 35% tariff threat likely a ‘negotiating tactic,’ says Concordia economics professor
Moshe Lander, a senior lecturer of economics at Concordia University, believes the new 35 per cent tariff Trump is threatening to put on Canadian goods is a 'negotiation tactic' to 'try and force Canadians into something they otherwise...
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Pakistan uses artificial glaciers to boost water supply
Pakistan is using artificial glaciers to improve water access in remote, drought-affected regions. This innovative solution helps store ice during winter and release water during dry summer months.
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Royal Manitoba Winter Fair seeing more vistors interested in buying direct from farmers
Buying direct from producers is a popular topic at this year's Royal Manitoba Winter Fair. Organizers say they're seeing more interest from visitors about how to connect with farmers directly so they can save money.
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Dairy producers dodge U.S. tariffs, but say there’s still a big battle ahead
The upcoming review of the Canada-US-Mexico free trade agreement, which reduces or eliminates trade barriers, has some dairy producers worried. Dairy farmers want Canada to protect the supply management system, a Canadian policy that...
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Putnam County farmers rally against county legislators in heated meeting
Putnam County farmers attended a Putnam County Legislature meeting Tuesday evening in Carmel to claim that officials are creating more roadblocks than opportunities for them.
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Burundi faces droughts, floods, and mudslides, worsened by deforestation
Burundi is one of the countries, which are most vulnerable to climate change.
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Trump tariffs could disrupt maple syrup supply
Maple syrup producers in Quebec and Vermont say a U.S.-imposed 25 percent tariff on Canadian products could disrupt supply in the highly interconnected market and put livelihoods at risk.
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South Africa's land reform: Partnerships ensuring stability
South Africa's new land law gained global attention when US President Donald Trump falsely accused Pretoria of seizing white-owned land. However, in many parts of the country, successful collaborations between new and former landowners...
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N.L. breweries making beer with all Canadian ingredients in response to U.S. tensions
U.S. tariffs and threats to sovereignty are causing some breweries to start making all-Canadian beers. The CBC’s Elizabeth Whitten stops by Landwash and Yellowbelly Brewery to hear about their newest libations with all Canadian ingredients.
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P.E.I. wild blueberry growers to vote again on a commodity marketing board after years of low prices
Wild blueberry growers on Prince Edward Island are facing another vote on whether to create a commodity marketing board. The association's executive is urging members to accept the idea, in the wake of low prices over the last few years...
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Manitoba PCs want more help for producers of seed potatoes
Progressive Conservative MLA Jeff Bereza is asking the provincial government to step in with emergency assistance for the seed potato industry, which has been hit hard by the trade war with the U.S. Provincial Agriculture Minister Ron...
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Sask. farming couple weighs in on trade wars and federal election
Elsie Jensen says the impact of tariffs and the upcoming election are making farming a “very stressful occupation.”
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Is Trump right about Canada charging 250% tariffs? | About That
President Donald Trump says Canada has been ripping off the United States, imposing tariffs of up to 400 per cent on imported American dairy products. Andrew Chang breaks down Trump’s claims, explaining how dairy tariffs work and how...
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Is Trump right about Canada charging 250% dairy tariffs? | About That
President Donald Trump says Canada has been ripping off the United States, imposing tariffs of up to 400 per cent on imported American dairy products. Andrew Chang breaks down Trump’s claims, explaining how dairy tariffs work and how...
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How China's tariffs on some Canadian goods could affect P.E.I.'s agriculture and seafood industries
As China announces tariffs on some Canadian products — like seafood, pork and canola oil — industries on the Island worry about what kind of effect the threat will have on their goods. CBC's Taylor O'Brien reports.
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Is it time to ditch daylight saving time?
Many Canadian provinces and several U.S. states are considering getting rid of seasonal time changes and experts say sticking to standard time is better for natural sleep patterns.
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Saskatchewan farmers bracing for more tariffs, this time from China
Saskatchewan farmers say they are not surprised about a retaliatory tariff announced by China on Saturday.
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China hitting Canada with 100% tariff on canola oil and peas
The Canadian Canola industry is under attack again from China. New Chinese tariffs are in response to the federal government's decision last October to impose 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and a 25 per cent levy on...
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India and the US negotiate market access
Reports suggest that the United States & India are advancing in their trade deal talks, with India hinting at tariff liberalisation. The US Is pushing India for a large and comprehensive bilateral trade agreement, rather than a...
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Why it could soon be light’s out for Daylight Saving Time in Canada
U.S. President Donald Trump wants to scrap Daylight Saving Time for economic reasons and several Canadian provinces say they’ll follow suit if he does. Some experts also support doing away with DST, saying it’s better for natural sleep...
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Livestock producers face challenging season amidst Canada-U.S. trade battle
Saskatchewan Trade Minister Warren Kaeding says 25 per cent tariffs on agricultural exports could be a big problem for farmers and businesses on both sides of the border.
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Quebec dairy farmers brace for costs to spike amid U.S. tariffs
While Canada’s dairy industry is largely regulated and operates within the country, feed seeds and some farm machinery are imported from the U.S., which could add further costs amid a trade war.