As more people buy Canadian, these farmers are reaping the benefits

By Isabel Harder – CBC News

The threat of a trade war between Canada and the United States has prompted a “buy Canadian” movement, one that local farmers say is growing their business more than ever.

On Feb. 3, U.S. President Donald Trump put a 30-day pause on his promise of a widespread tariff on Canadian imports, halting counter-tariffs and temporarily stopping the threat of price increases to Canadians already feeling the pinch on their grocery bills. 

But U.S. tariffs are still a possibility in the near future, and many Canadians have started buying local in response. 

Now some farmers say they’re starting to see the benefits.