The agriculture industry will have a voice in Canadian preparation for looming trade talks. On April 21, Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) executive director Michael Harvey was appointed to the Advisory Committee on Canada–U.S. Economic Relations as a representative of agri-food exporters.

At first glance, Canadian farmers should be concerned about Donald Trump’s victory in the recent U.S. election. Canada is a trading nation, and its farmers rely on trade to sell their crops at a profitable return. Trump will retake office on Jan. 20, and has threatened to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian imports, including agricultural products.