CAFTA warns that US tariffs on Canadian Agri-Food Imports will harm consumers and producers

The recent decision by the US administration to impose tariffs on Canadian and Mexican agri-food imports has raised concerns across North America.

Michael Harvey, Executive Director of the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA), says the tariffs will negatively affect consumers and businesses in all three countries. 

“The biggest consequence for consumers is that they’ll pay more for food,” Harvey explained. “You’ll get less high-quality food for the same amount of money. That’s a big step back, and it will hurt people in all three countries.” 

According to CAFTA President Greg Northey, the tariffs disrupt supply chains and will ultimately lead to higher costs for consumers, farmers, and businesses alike.

“The tariffs announced today leave consumers and businesses in all three countries worse off,” Northey said. “They increase costs, disrupt supply chains, and harm American, Canadian, and Mexican consumers and producers.” 

Harvey says the decision has raised concerns not only within Canada, but also with agri-food producers and businesses in the US. While tariffs between the two countries might not dominate the headlines in the US, CAFTA is working hard to raise awareness of the issue.