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Minister Sigurdson heading to Washington on behalf of Alberta ag

Minister Sigurdson heading to Washington on behalf of Alberta ag
Apr 07, 2025
By Diego Flammini
Assistant Editor, North American Content, Farms.com

Alberta exported $9.3 billion of ag products to the U.S. in 2024

Alberta’s agriculture minister is heading to Washington, D.C., to promote the important relationship between agriculture and Canada and the U.S.

Between April 7 and 11, Minister RJ Sigurdson will be meeting with representatives from the American ag industry, including those from the American Soybean Association, Fertilizer Institute, and American Farm Bureau.

“I want every ag producer and processor in our province to know that we have your back and will continue to advocate for your needs during these difficult times, and that is exactly what I intend to do in Washington this week,” the minister said in a statement.

The U.S. is Alberta’s number one export market for ag products.

In 2024, Alberta’s ag sector exported $9.3 billion of farm goods to the United States.

President Trump spared Canada from his April 2 reciprocal tariffs.

Goods negotiated under the CUSMA agreement will still enter the U.S. under those terms.

Minister Sigurdson’s trip will help reaffirm positive relationships between Canada and the U.S.

“Though the April 2 announcement from the Trump administration was a positive one for our province and country for the time being, some uncertainty remains and our relationship with the U.S. needs to be restrengthened,” he said.

 


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