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'Between two elephants': Canadian farmers feeling China tariffs, worry about U.S.

'Between two elephants': Canadian farmers feeling China tariffs, worry about U.S.

REGINA — Prairie farmers say planned Chinese retaliatory tariffs on Canadian agricultural products are causing loads of uncertainty, while threats of U.S. levies and industry issues have created further problems.
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First Nation on Vancouver Island alarmed over fish farm firm's ship that hit a rock

First Nation on Vancouver Island alarmed over fish farm firm's ship that hit a rock

The 'Namgis First Nation on Vancouver Island says it wants a "thorough investigation" into a shipping accident involving a vessel owned by a fish farming company that required help from the Canadian Coast Guard.
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Manitoba pulls U.S. booze, offers tax deferrals to businesses in wake of tariffs

Manitoba pulls U.S. booze, offers tax deferrals to businesses in wake of tariffs

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government offered tax deferrals to businesses and pulled American products from liquor stores Tuesday in response to tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
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MediPharm Labs sells facility in Hope, B.C., to Rubicon Organics for $4.5M

MediPharm Labs sells facility in Hope, B.C., to Rubicon Organics for $4.5M

TORONTO — MediPharm Labs Corp. has signed a deal to sell its facility in Hope, B.C., to Rubicon Organics Inc. for $4.5 million in cash.
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More 'Buy BC' ads coming as Eby touts local food in response to U.S. tariff threat

More 'Buy BC' ads coming as Eby touts local food in response to U.S. tariff threat

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says it has been "absolutely inspirational" to see people step up across the province and Canada to support homegrown businesses in response to the tariff threat from U.S. President Donald Trump.
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'A wake-up call': Report urges agri-food export diversification amid tariff threat

'A wake-up call': Report urges agri-food export diversification amid tariff threat

TORONTO — The Canadian agriculture industry needs to expand its international exports to hold its own against U.S. tariffs and global competitors, according to a new report from RBC.
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Maple Leaf Foods reports $53.5M Q4 profit compared with $9.3M loss a year earlier

Maple Leaf Foods reports $53.5M Q4 profit compared with $9.3M loss a year earlier

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Maple Leaf Foods Inc. reported a profit of $53.5 million in its fourth quarter compared with a loss of $9.3 million a year earlier. The company says the profit amounted to 43 cents per share for the quarter ended Dec.
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Nova Scotia groups want free Canadian trade as poll shows support in Atlantic region

Nova Scotia groups want free Canadian trade as poll shows support in Atlantic region

HALIFAX — A number of business sectors in Nova Scotia are welcoming Premier Tim Houston’s national call to reduce interprovincial trade barriers, as a new poll suggests broad public support for the idea across Atlantic Canada.
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B.C. task force aims to grow agriculture, food processing industries

B.C. task force aims to grow agriculture, food processing industries

British Columbia is launching a task force focused on growing the agriculture and food processing industries after years of struggle due to climate, labour concerns and now the threat of tariffs from the United States.
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Nutrien warns tariffs will hurt U.S. farmers who rely on Canadian potash

Nutrien warns tariffs will hurt U.S. farmers who rely on Canadian potash

If the U.S. implements widespread tariffs on Canadian goods, American farmers will be hard-hit as they rely heavily on Canada for inputs like potash, said Nutrien Ltd. CEO Ken Seitz.
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