US and India's duty policy affects sowing of crops in Canada

28-Mar-2025 03:24 PM

🇨🇦 Canada’s Crop Sowing at Risk Amid US & India’s Trade Policies

📍 Ottawa – Canada’s farmers face uncertainty as US imposes 25% import duty on Canadian goods (effective April 2) & India announces 10% import duty on lentils (effective April 1). Meanwhile, India's duty-free import of yellow peas is extended only until May 31, raising concerns for Canadian exporters.

📊 Key Concerns for Canadian Farmers

✅ Crop Selection Dilemma – Sowing season (April-June) coincides with duty hikes on key exports like wheat & canola, leaving farmers uncertain.
✅ China’s 100% Pea Duty – Major setback for Canadian pea exports.
✅ India’s Lentil Duty – Impacts one of Canada’s biggest pulse markets.
✅ StatsCan Sowing Estimates – Canada’s pea acreage expected to rise 10% to 35.20 lakh acres, the largest since 2021-22.

📈 Market Outlook

💡 With key trade partners (US, India, China) imposing duties, Canadian farmers must rethink crop strategies. Pea prices, once strong, are now softening.