Survey Shows Canadian Farmers Concerned About Tariffs

According to RealAgristudies a majority of Canada's farmers have serious concerns regarding potential U.S. tariffs.  They say 59% of respondents in a recent survey expect proposed U.S. tariffs will negatively impact their businesses. Only 7% think there won’t be an effect on their operations.  Another 7% aren’t sure what the impact will be.

Farmers who primarily produce livestock are slightly more likely to expect an impact on their business than mixed or primarily crop-focused farmers.  There isn’t much difference in how farmers see the potential impact when you compare age, farm size, and geography.

Overall, 88% of the survey respondents say they are very or somewhat concerned about the impact of tariffs on the Canadian economy.  Only 3% of the respondents say they aren’t concerned.

Livestock producers tend to see a trade war as more likely than mixed or primarily crop producers.  Click Here for more from RealAgristudies.

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