The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) held its board of directors' semi-annual meeting in Austin, TX, from September 17-20, to give members a chance to meet and work with produce sector players involved in the U.S.
According to Ron Lemaire, president of the CPMA, the recent tariff turmoil has caused a rift across the North American supply chain, affecting the position of Canada, the U.S., and Mexico as a trading bloc. Other issues, such as fuel, labor, and preparations for the review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in 2026, also impact the Canadian supply chain, but the tariff issue takes precedence.
The recent tariff turmoil has caused a rift across the North American supply chain, threatening the position of the two countries and Mexico, as a trading bloc that can contend with other international players.
Author's summary: Tariffs disrupt the Canadian produce supply chain.