“Remember the little guy”: Kaine hears from Virginia farmers as Canada trade fight drives up concern

By: Shannon Heckt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: August 25, 2026

Words: 568

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Just days after failed trade talks between President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney prompted new sweeping tariffs and threats of retaliation, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., sat down with Virginia agricultural and forestry producers Monday to hear how the escalating trade dispute could affect an industry already struggling with rising costs and difficult growing conditions.

Trump imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian products, while Canada has …

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