Winnipeg, Manitoba March 5, 2025 – The United States (U.S.) administration’s decision to impose a 25 percent tariff on Canadian wheat, barley, and oat imports will have significant negative impacts on supply chains on both sides of the border. Cereals Canada will continue to work with partners on both sides of the border to recognize the value created through agricultural trade.

As the national value chain organization for Canadian cereals, we are concerned about the severe economic impact that the tariffs will have on the Canadian agriculture sector and the national economy. The U.S. is Canada’s fifth largest market for non-durum wheat, fourth largest market for durum wheat, second largest market for barley, and largest market for oats.

Cereals Canada is in regular communication with the federal government and stakeholders and is actively supporting efforts to ensure that Canada remains a reliable supplier of wheat, barley, and oats to the U.S.