So far, 2025 has been a roller-coaster for growers who export to the U.S. With the exception of a few days in early March, tariffs have not been applied on produce under the CUSMA deal. But every commodity association must look at the current trading environment for clues to the future. One example is Maritime-grown wild blueberries.
The Grower is Digging Deeper behind the June 2025 cover story titled Border troubles? Look beyond the headlines (click to read) and speaking with Benny Nabuurs, president of the Prince Edward Island Wild Blueberry Growers. Benny explains concerns about the current industry structure and processing capacity that spans the Canadian border into Maine.