https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/geopolitics-and-grain-don-t-mix-say-these-montana-farmersContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/geopolitics-and-grain-don-t-mix-say-these-montana-farmershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/geopolitics-and-grain-don-t-mix-say-these-montana-farmers#u72312Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:35:39 +0000President Trump has implemented 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, triggering a trade war that is increasing costs for small businesses and disrupting agricultural sectors. Montana farmers report that geopolitical tensions are interfering with grain markets, while Canadian consumers are being advised to stock up on products before they vanish from shelves. In response to the economic rupture, Canada is actively working to decrease its financial reliance on the United States. These trade disputes are occurring simultaneously with rising costs associated with the Iran war.Why it mattersThe trade cla