The History of Protesting French Farmers

The History of Protesting French Farmers

While the United States continues to fuel geopolitical tensions with the implementation of tariffs which recently led to the protest of American farmers, across the Atlantic, European farmers have protested the elimination of tariffs. On December 6, 2024, the European Union and Mercosur countries of South America reached a preliminary consensus on a trade cooperation agreement. This deal would eliminate tariffs on over 90% of trade between two o…

upstate ny farmer tariffs: Farmer fooled by tariff talk? Upstate NY farmer stunned as Trump tariffs hit hard, admits he thought Canada, not U.S. farmers, would foot the bill

Upstate NY farmer Nicholas Gilbert got a shocking $2,200 bill on a feed order from Canada—thanks to Trumps tariffs. The dairy farmer from Potsdam mistakenly thought Canada would pay the tariff, not realizing American importers bear the cost. With no cheaper supplier nearby and milk prices fixed by a co-op, Gilbert is stuck. As President Trumps trade war continues, other small businesses along the U.S.-Canada border are also hurting, from manufact

Experts: Tariffs threaten U.S., Canadian farmers

Canadian and American agricultural experts say U.S. tariffs could drive up food prices, disrupt cross-border supply chains and inflict lasting damage on both countries' farming sectors.