As of February 3, 2025, the United States has decided to pause the implementation of 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods for the next 30 days.
This decision has the eyes and ears of many in the beef and cattle industry who were bracing for the potential disruptions.
The integration of the North American live cattle and beef supply chain is crucial to both Canada and the U.S. American-born cattle are often fed in Canadian feedlots before returning to the U.S. for processing. This system supports food security, local and regional food systems, and provides economic benefits and job opportunities on both sides of the border.
Representatives from Alberta Beef Producers and the Canadian cattle industry are currently attending the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CattleCon in San Antonio, Texas, where they are meeting with representatives of the U.S. cattle industry about the impacts of potential tariffs and the need for integrated trade.
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Kara grew up on a grain farm near Bow Island, Alberta. After attending SAIT and the University of Calgary — where she obtained a degree in communication and media studies, and a diploma in broadcast news — Kara began her professional career working in agricultural communications and agricultural journalism. Kara now farms alongside her family and her husband on the family farm, where they raise a mix of livestock, crops, and barn cats.