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Ground beef is up 20% since last year. A parasite, a drought and a July 1 trade deadline could push it higher

The U.S. cattle herd is at its lowest point since the 1950s. Trump's USMCA threat could make the beef price crisis permanent.

21.06.2026 5

Fortune

Andrew Muhammad

Soaring US beef prices likely to rise further thanks to trade tensions and disease outbreaks

The tightly integrated North American beef market, under pressure from drought and the spread of the screwworm, could get further roiled by trade...

16.06.2026 9

The Conversation

Andrew Muhammad

Canada is kicking its US booze habit as trade tensions persist

Canada’s shunning of beer, wine and spirits from the US is a textbook example of how market access for politically exposed goods can quickly unravel.

07.05.2026 20

The Conversation

Andrew Muhammad

Why higher tariffs on Canadian lumber may not be enough to stimulate long-term investments in US forestry

The US has ample forest resources, but replacing imports with domestic lumber isn’t as simple as it sounds.

15.10.2025 20

The Conversation

Andrew Muhammad

Tomato trade dispute between the US and Mexico is boiling over again – with 21% tariffs due in July

Tomatoes are at the heart of a long-brewing controversy, driven by increasing imports and decreasing domestic production.

19.05.2025 30

The Conversation

Andrew Muhammad