Ottawa—Tariffs on imported Russian fertilizer are punishing Canadian farmers because they are receiving no compensation for the added costs, says Conservative ag critic John Barlow.
The government’s action puts Canadian farmers at a competitive disadvantage and is contrary to other G7 countries that haven’t imposed a tariff on Russian fertilizer, Barlow said in the Commons. These countries are encouraging their farmers to produce as much wheat and other crops as possible to feed a hunger-challenged planet.
“Our G7 allies are doing everything they possibly can to ensure that their farmers can increase their yields in a time of global food insecurity. Here, the Liberals are beating our farmers down with increased taxes, red tape and, without any consultation with stakeholders, a mandate to reduce fertilizer use by 30 per cent.”
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