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Saskatchewan Farmer Urges Tariff Exemptions for Agriculture

Florian Possberg, a partner with Polar Pork Farms, is calling for tariff exemptions on agriculture in light of potential U.S. import tariffs on Canadian and Mexican products.

On February 3rd, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 30-day delay on implementing 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. While the delay provides temporary relief, Possberg warns that long-term tariffs could damage both U.S. and Canadian agriculture, particularly in the pork sector, which relies on an integrated supply chain across borders.

A Deeply Connected Industry

Possberg highlights how the pork industry operates similarly to the automotive industry, where products frequently cross borders for processing before final sale.

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