Manitoba puts up money for the agricultural sector in the face of tariffs

Apr 09, 2025

The Manitoba government is promising $150 million for the agricultural sector to help handle tariffs imposed by the United States and China.

The province said it will provide $10 million in additional matching funds for the AgriStability program, as well as $140.8 million for business risk management programs such as AgriInsurance and AgriInvest.

Premier Wab Kinew said some of the money is being used to align with federal government changes in the cap and threshold on aid. He added the recent provincial budget has another $90 million set aside as a contingency for farmers and producers if the impact of tariffs grows.

In addition to tariff threats from the United States, Canadian farmers are already facing tariffs from China on products such as canola, peas and pork.

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