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Canadian wool and yarn producers look to untangle themselves from the U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs have caused increased costs and red tape for Canadian wool producers, leading some to stop selling to U.S. customers altogether.
The U.S. has imposed 50 percent tariffs on greasy wool imports and some finished wool products, impacting Canadian shipments for wool processing.
Canadian producers increasingly send raw wool to China and the Czech Republic to avoid U.S. tariffs and rising trade tensions.
Experts say breaking dependence on the U.S. market requires recognizing wool as a standalone commodity needing investment, rather than just a sheep industry byproduct.