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Agriculture Ministers unite to address Canada-U.S. trade challenges

On March 7, 2025, federal, provincial, and territorial Ministers of Agriculture met to discuss the evolving trade relationship between Canada and the United States.

Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and Ron Kostyshyn, Manitoba Minister of Agriculture, led the meeting, focusing on the impacts of recent tariffs.

Building on their February discussions, the Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to a unified “Team Canada” strategy to support the agriculture and agri-food sector. This sector is crucial to the Canadian economy, providing jobs and food for millions both domestically and internationally.

The Ministers explored various strategies to help Canadian agri-food producers and processors diversify their international trade and enhance internal trade options. They emphasized the importance of business risk management (BRM) programs to address the current and future needs of producers.

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