Impact of Trade Policies on U.S. Farmers: A Growing Concern
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Markets for soybeans are set to be affected by an international trade war. In this 2013 photo, a farmer named Greg Porth harvests soybeans near Worthington, Minn.
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U.S. farmers are accustomed to dealing with uncertainties such as fluctuating crop prices, rising farm supply costs, and unpredictable weather patterns. However, recent trade policies under the Trump administration have introduced new challenges.
The tariffs introduced by President Trump have led to significant concerns among farmers. Ann Veneman, who served as Secretary of Agriculture under President George W. Bush, provides insight into the situation. NPR’s The Indicator from Planet Money also explores how these economic uncertainties are affecting individual farmers.
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