
A bad year for bees gets worse with Trump's taxes
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Alberta produces a lot of honey every year.
This region produces forty percent of the total honey in Canada.
However, the situation for bees is very difficult this year.
First, it rained a lot in Canada's "honey belt".
Rain prevents bees from collecting pollen and nectar.
Then, new trade tariffs from President Trump hit the industry.
These taxes make Canadian honey more expensive for Americans.
Beekeepers are worried about their future because of these two problems.
Many families lose money when they cannot sell their products.
The honey industry needs help to survive this crisis.
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