LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 1, 2025) – Michigan Agri-Business Association President Chuck Lippstreu issued the following statement on new tariffs imposed Saturday against Canada and Mexico: “As a border state, leading agricultural exporter, and major North American trade and transit hub, Michigan deeply values our strong, long-term commercial relationships with Canada and Mexico. We are deeply concerned that across-the-board tariffs risk substantial negative economic consequences for Michigan agriculture and rural communities in our state.” For use on background, attributable to the Michigan Agri-Business Association: MABA strongly supported ratification of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA). Michigan exports nearly $3 billion in agricultural and food products annually. Michigan is a top agricultural exporter to Canada, which is by far the state’s No. 1 export destination for agricultural and food products. Michigan also relies on open trade with Canada for key inbound products, including crop nutrients, feed ingredients and other products imported into Michigan. Mexico is Michigan agriculture’s No. 2 export destination. Key agricultural industries in Michigan have forged lasting, long-term commercial ties in Mexico. MABA is concerned retaliation could disrupt current and future market opportunities and open the door to international competitors. # # # About the Michigan Agri-Business Association (MABA): Based in Lansing, Michigan, the Michigan Agri-Business Association represents nearly 300 companies and organizations involved in the agricultural and food production value chain. These include rural farm supply businesses, crop input manufacturers, logistics providers, utility companies, professional service providers and beyond. Learn more at www.miagbiz.org.
