National· August 16, 2026 at 03:04 p.m.
Canada Seeks to Ease USMCA Tariffs at Iowa State Fair
Key takeaways
- Canada is seeking to avoid a 50% tariff on pork exports
- Tariffs could cost Canada's pork industry $1 billion annually
- Negotiations are taking place at the Iowa State Fair
The Canadian government is intensifying trade negotiations in Washington to avoid a 50% tariff on pork exports, set to take effect this Wednesday. The Iowa State Fair provides an opportunity for Canadian representatives to make their case directly to American officials.
