Farmers Are Hit Hard By Donald Trump’s Tariffs
Nov 04, 2025•33 min
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Farmers are being hit hard by President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The cost of fertilizer and machinery is up, while the market for certain crops is nearly gone.
But last week’s trade deal with China could provide relief. And the administration says it’s readying a $12 billion farm aid package to pay out post-shutdown.
What kind of impact have Trump’s economic policies had on the American farmer?
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But last week’s trade deal with China could provide relief. And the administration says it’s readying a $12 billion farm aid package to pay out post-shutdown.
What kind of impact have Trump’s economic policies had on the American farmer?
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