Manitoba beekeepers concerned about U.S. tariffs impacting honey trade.

Manitoba beekeepers are concerned about the effects of U.S. tariffs on honey exports, with one producer warning that ongoing trade tensions could lower prices and create market challenges. Phil Veldhuis, president of Direct Farm Manitoba and owner of Phil’s Honey in Starbuck, notes that this period is crucial for honey producers, stating, “A lot of honey produced in Manitoba isn’t gonna have a home.” Approximately 10% of Veldhuis’ honey is sold locally, while the remainder goes to Bee Maid Honey, which distributes both nationally and internationally, including to the U.S.