A Manitoba family business says new U.S. tariffs have effectively sidelined its core market, threatening the viability of its operation. Podolski Honey Farms, based in Ethelbert, Man., relies heavily on shipments to customers across the United States, according to its general manager, Osee Podolsky.
The United States recently imposed a 50 percent tariff on $28 billion worth of Canadian goods, a move that Podolsky says impacts the farm’s ability to reach its main customers. He describes the effect as severe, noting that the majority of the farm’s honey exports go south of the border.
The report highlights the immediate commercial stress the tariffs place on Podolski Honey Farms, a family-run operation that has built its business around U.S. demand. Podolsky’s comments emphasize a disruption to regular trade flows, with the tariff increase limiting export opportunities for the Manitoba producer.
No other specific measures, timelines, or prospective remedies are detailed in the available information. The focus remains on the farm’s dependency on U.S. markets and the apparent challenge posed by the new tariff regime.
