Honey Crisis Hits Canadian Beekeepers | Vancouver News

The U.S. just slapped a 50% tariff on Canadian honey and other goods, effectively shutting down exports and leaving beekeepers stuck with unsold product. While Americans may see cheaper honey in the short term, producers face mounting costs since bees must still be fed and cared for. With the U.S. buying over 80% of Canadian honey, losing that market threatens not just jars of sweetness but the broader food system—bees pollinate key crops like canola and blueberries. Beekeepers are scrambling to pivot to new markets in Asia and the Middle East, push for domestic sales, and lobby for tariff relief, even urging big brands to proudly feature Canadian honey. Their resilience is key, as the future of pollination—and our food supply—hangs in the balance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a4962b424e5dd8b0