US-Canada trade war: Tariffs threaten to hit Vermont maple syrup producers hard

Canada, the world’s leading producer of maple syrup, is facing a potential slowdown in exports due to escalating trade tensions. With the country supplying over 70 per cent of the global maple syrup market, new tariffs threaten not only the syrup industry but also related manufacturing sectors. Both Canadian and American businesses could feel the impact. Touria Izri reports from a maple farm in Vermont.

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