{
  "id": 1848811,
  "title": "B.C.’s honey producers brace for the sting of 50% new tariff from the U.S.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/b-c-s-honey-producers-brace-for-the-sting-of-50-new-tariff-from-the-u",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-19T02:06:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12026405/bc-honey-producers-brace-sting-us-tariff/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "British Columbia's honey producers are preparing for the financial impact of a 50% tariff imposed by the United States on Canadian exports. Over half of Canada's honey exports are sent to the U.S., and B.C. accounts for more than 13% of that trade. Iman Tabari, owner of BCB Honey Farm, warns that the tariff will force Canadian beekeepers to lower prices to remain competitive, risking the livelihood of many and potential bankruptcies. The U.S. has threatened tariffs on $28 billion worth of Canadian goods, including dairy, alcohol, plywood, and honey. U.S. President Donald Trump briefly paused the tariffs for three days following a deal on the Keystone XL Pipeline, but the uncertainty remains. Lisa Raitt, representing the Canada-U.S. Economic Relations Advisory Committee, highlights that B.C., Quebec, and Ontario would bear the brunt of the economic damage. Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Trump, but the details of these negotiations are undisclosed. The closure of the $1.5 billion federal emergency support fund leaves B.C. businesses uncertain about additional assistance. Premier David Eby emphasizes that the province is prepared to support affected businesses, particularly forestry and value-added industries.",
  "summary": "The U.S. is threatening tariffs on $28 billion worth of Canadian exports, from dairy to alcohol to plywood and honey. The deadline for those tariffs to be implemented is 9 p.m. PT",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}