As tariffs take effect, Canadian cattle groups look to diversify markets

‘Beyond the Fence’ lunch and learn to highlight herd rebuilding, cattle markets

LITTLE ROCK — With the national beef cow herd at its lowest level since the 1960s, an upcoming lunch and learn session will focus on herd rebuilding strategies and current cattle markets.

Bovine industry groups indicate that, with the introduction of U.S. tariffs of 25% on Canadian products, they are seeking to diversify their export markets, transform more products across the country, and lobby for improved government support programs.

As tariffs take effect, Canadian cattle groups look to diversify markets

The cattle sector is tightly interwoven between Canada and the United States, with animals often raised here before being sent across the border for slaughter.

Cattle Groups Look to Diversify Markets, Boost Support Programs

Beef industry groups say with 25 percent U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods taking effect, they’re looking to diversify their export markets, process more domestically and push for improvements to government support programs. The cattle sector is tightly interwoven between Canada and the United States, with animals often raised here before being sent across the border for slaughter. The levy is the latest challenge for an industry already dealing wi…

Camargo.— The president of Camargo’s local cattle association, Alec Tanner, shared the current situation of livestock and export to the United States, a situation that was affected by two months’ closure of the border. “The crossing at the border is very slow; some 1,500 cattle pass by. It’s going very slowly and with many requirements. We had almost 200,000 heads to pass,” Tanner said. That number is per day, when he said they were passing thro…

Canadian Cattle Industry Disappointed, Frustrated as U.S. Tariffs Take Hold

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is disappointed and frustrated by tariffs imposed by the American government, saying a prolonged trade war between Canada and the United States will result in major challenges for cattle producers across the country. RRC soundbites · Canadian Cattle Industry Disappointed, Frustrated as U.S. Tariffs Take Hold “We’ve put a lot of time and effort into advocating against the tariffs,” says Tyler Fulton, Vice Pre…