Ontario farmers express relief at the temporary pause of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, but fear persists over the ongoing uncertainty surrounding market conditions. Drew Spoelstra, president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, stresses that the unpredictability of future markets complicates planning for this and the next growing season. The potential implementation of tariffs poses a significant risk to Ontario's economy, particularly its agriculture sector, which relies heavily on exports. The province's export economy could face devastating effects if tariffs eventually take effect, putting many jobs at stake.
Really the challenge is around the uncertainty,” said Drew Spoelstra, a Binbrook, Ont., farmer and president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture.
If these products ultimately stop moving because of the affordability of those things in the United States, that's going to have a devastating impact to our farmers here in Ontario.
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