Tariffs Stall Canadian Dairy Exports, Raising Milk Dump Risks

US tariffs of 50% on about $20 billion of Canadian goods, including dairy, have largely halted cross-border sales and unsettled Canada’s supply-managed dairy system. If US demand remains weak, processors may cut orders, forcing farmers to dump milk or reduce herds. Canada has retaliated with its own tariffs, while economists warn of near-term pain and higher prices as exporters seek new markets, underscoring dairy’s vulnerability in a tariff war and the challenges of reconfiguring perishable supply chains quickly.