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Canola industry responds to U.S. tariff announcement

April 3, 2025 – As part of his announcement regarding tariff implementation in support of the U.S. economy and national security, President Donald Trump indicated that Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) compliant goods, which includes Canadian-produced canola and canola products, will not presently be subject to tariffs.

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2025 Sask Crops Forum Recap

In January, the Saskatchewan Crop Commissions hosted the Saskatchewan Crops Forum at the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon. The new farmer-focused event featured Commission AGMs, keynote speakers, and a live podcast taping. Farmers from across the province, industry experts, and thought leaders came together to celebrate, discuss, and play a foundational role in setting direction for Saskatchewan’s powerful agriculture sector.

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Canola industry responds to imposition of Chinese tariffs on Canadian canola meal and oil

March 8, 2025 - China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has announced the outcome of its anti-discrimination investigation initiated against Canada in September 2024 as a result of the federal government’s tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel and aluminum. In response to Canada, China’s State Council Tariff Commission will impose a 100 per cent tariff rate on Canadian canola oil and canola meal along with several other Canadian agricultural commodities as of March 20, 2025.

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U.S. decision to move forward with tariffs will have widespread, devastating impacts on the Canadian canola industry

March 4, 2025 - Today, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that previously announced tariffs of 25 per cent will be applied to imports of a broad range of Canadian goods, including canola seed, oil and meal, effective March 4, 2025. U.S. is Canada’s number one market for canola exports and also a market that is highly integrated with the Canadian canola industry. Canola is the single largest contributor to farm crop cash receipts – grown by nearly 40,000 farmers across the country.

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U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Canola Industry Will Have Widespread, Devastating Impacts

February 1, 2025 - Today, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that tariffs of 25 per cent will be applied to imports of a broad range of Canadian goods, including canola seed, oil, and meal, effective February 4, 2025. The U.S. is Canada’s number one market for canola exports and also a market that is highly integrated with the Canadian canola industry. Canola is the single largest contributor to farm crop cash receipts – grown by nearly 40,000 farmers across the country.

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