Are looming U.S. tariffs about to shake up the cattle industry?
Kara Mastel sits down with Brenna Grant, Executive Director of Canfax Research Services, to explore the potential impacts of a proposed 25 per cent U.S. tariff on Canadian goods.
They discuss the deep integration of the beef trade between the two countries, potential market shifts, and strategies producers can use to navigate uncertain times.
From fluctuating exchange rates to exploring alternative markets like Japan and Korea, Brenna provides insightful analysis on what cattle producers can expect and how they can prepare.
Listen For:
2:19 | The deep integration of the U.S.-Canada beef trade
5:11 | Exchange rates and their ripple effect on producers
10:40 | The complex web of U.S.-Canada beef processing
14:34 | Canfax resources to support producers
GUEST: BRENNA GRANT
Brenna Grant is the Executive Director of Canfax Research Services, where she monitors data from national statistics; oversees the development of new economic models to make annual outlooks and evaluate the impact of management decisions on cost of production. Brenna grew up in SW Saskatchewan on a cow/calf , yearling grasser operation where her family still operates. She holds a BA in Agricultural Economics from the University of Saskatchewan and a Masters in Applied Economics from Montana State University.
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