E160 USMCA Termination Countdown: Will Your Farm Survive The North American Trade War?

The Bullvine by The Bullvine

Episode notes

In this hard-hitting episode of The Bullvine Podcast, host Bella and dairy expert Douglas dive deep into the looming crisis facing North American dairy farms as the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) approaches its review date in 2026.

Key Points Discussed:

1. The Impending Crisis:

- July 1, 2026: Potential "D-Day" for dairy industry

- $1.2 billion in trade at risk

- 25% tariffs threatening profits and farm survival

2. The Butter Bloodbath:

- U.S. dairy exports to Canada (2023): $1.09 billion

- Butter exports: $118.9 million

- Regional impacts: Wisconsin, Quebec, California

3. Mexico's Role:

- Rerouting 17% of cheese imports to EU

- Implications for North American dairy trade

4. Supply Management vs. Corporate Greed:

- Canada' ... 

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Keywords
North American dairy trade tariffsUSMCA Review 2026North American Dairy CrisisFamily Farms SurvivalCorporate Dairy Competition