Core Viewpoint - The Canadian honey industry is facing significant challenges due to potential 25% tariffs on agricultural products imposed by the U.S., prompting Canadian beekeeping companies to seek alternative markets outside the U.S. [1][3] Group 1: Impact of Tariffs - The threat of a 25% tariff on Canadian agricultural products, including honey, is making the already low-margin beekeeping industry more difficult to sustain [3] - If the tariffs are implemented, Canadian honey companies may need to raise prices by nearly 30%, leading to an increase of $3 to $4 per bottle for U.S. consumers [5] - The uncertainty surrounding tariffs is causing Canadian beekeepers to actively explore markets beyond the U.S. [7] Group 2: Market Dynamics - Canada produces approximately 34 million kilograms of honey annually, with about 50% allocated for export, and the U.S. market accounts for 80% to 90% of these exports [7] - Canadian beekeepers are concerned that retaliatory measures from Canada could also lead to high tariffs on imported queen bees, which are primarily sourced from the U.S. [7] - Companies are planning to breed their own queen bees and are identifying potential buyers in Asian markets such as Japan and South Korea, as well as in the Middle East [9]
美关税威胁导致加拿大养蜂业举步维艰,企业积极开拓其他市场
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-04-27 08:38