Tariffs Shake Canadian Produce Supply Chain

Tariffs Shake Canadian Produce Supply Chain

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) held its board of directors' semi-annual meeting in Austin, TX, from September 17-20, to bring members together with US produce sector players.

According to Ron Lemaire, president of CPMA, the recent tariff turmoil has caused a significant rift across the North American supply chain, affecting the position of Canada, the US, and Mexico as a trading bloc.

Other issues, such as fuel, labor, and preparations for the 2026 review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), also impact the Canadian supply chain, but the tariff disruptions take precedence.

The tariff turmoil has caused a rift across the North American supply chain, threatening the position of the two countries and Mexico as a trading bloc.

Author's summary: Tariffs disrupt Canadian produce supply chain.

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