Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Peterson has voiced some concerns that state farmers could be harmed by trade tensions with Canada.
Peterson says in previous years, and for the time being, corn exports to Canada have been strong…
“They kind of like our corn in those feedlots in Alberta, taking that. However, there is also the issue of that pork piece, but Canada is a significant concern. I’ve been meeting a lot with our different ministers up in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.”
Peterson also says most of the potash Minnesota farmers use for fertilizer comes from Canada…
“And we didn’t feel the pinch this year because last fall, when it got applied, it was already bought. However, we may now encounter some issues and continue to work with them. And of course Mexico as well.”
President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on most exports not covered by the USMCA agreement, and 10% tariffs on energy and potash in March.
Canada has countered with tariffs on U-S consumer goods, steel, aluminum, and vehicles.
(content: courtesy MNN)
