The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) held its board of directors' semi-annual meeting in Austin, TX, from September 17-20.
According to Ron Lemaire, president of CPMA, the recent tariff turmoil has caused a rift across the North American supply chain, affecting the position of Canada, the US, 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 are overshadowed by the tariff disruptions.
The tariff turmoil has caused a substantial disruption that threatens the position of the two countries and Mexico, as a trading bloc that can contend with other international players.
Author's summary: Tariffs disrupt Canadian produce supply chain.