# Dairy Farmers of Canada

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-22T00:01:00-04:00**: 50% tariff deadline — The 50% tariff on $28 billion worth of Canadian goods takes effect unless officials finalize a trade agreement or there is another extension.
- **2026-08-21**: Negotiators meet in Washington for second day — Canadian and U.S. officials including Dominic LeBlanc, Janice Charette, Jamieson Greer, Mark Wiseman, and Marc-Andre Blanchard hold talks as the deadline nears. Trump tells reporters the deal is 'moving along.'
- **2026-08-19**: 50% U.S. tariffs set to take effect — New 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, with no USMCA exemptions, are scheduled to begin.
- **2026-08-10**: LeBlanc returns to Washington — Trade Minister LeBlanc scheduled to return to Washington for continued trade negotiations ahead of tariff deadline.
- **2026-08-07**: DFC issues red-line warning — Dairy Farmers of Canada releases a statement opposing any further concessions, stating “our food sovereignty is not for sale.” Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc departs Washington after meetings.
- **2026-08-06**: PM Carney pledges loyalty to supply management — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government remains “loyal” to the dairy supply management system.
- **2026-07**: Trump announces new 50% tariff threat — Trump says he will impose a new 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian goods in retaliation for Canada's booze bans, auto tariffs, and quotas on tariff-free access for U.S. dairy.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### 50% Tariff on $28B Canadian Goods Threatens North American Supply Chains
2026-08-22 00:11:15 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

A midnight tariff deadline on $28 billion in Canadian goods threatens cross-border supply chains. With no final agreement confirmed, logistics and procurement teams face sudden duty exposure across dairy, auto, and beverage imports.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/50-percent-tariff-28b-canada-supply-chain

### 50% US Tariff Threatens Dairy Supply Chains as Farmers Dig In Before Aug 19
2026-08-07 20:46:02 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

A 50% U.S. tariff on Canadian goods, without USMCA exemptions, is set for August 19. Canadian dairy farmers refuse further concessions, raising the risk of cross-border supply chain disruption, potential delays, and higher logistics costs across North America's integrated food network.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/50-us-tariff-threatens-dairy-supply-chains-farmers-dig-in

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