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Farmers across the U.S. are raising alarms as President-elect Donald Trump nominates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS and renews his tariff policies. Kennedy’s push for stricter pesticide regulations and Trump’s tariff proposals could disrupt agricultural markets and reshape farming practices, leaving farmers concerned about profitability and market access.
As U.S. farmers brace for a potential trade war, President Trump’s proposed tariffs could reshape the landscape of American agriculture. Corn and soybean markets stand on the brink of disruption, with billions of dollars and rural livelihoods at stake. Will these tariffs yield long-term gains or leave farmers caught in a cycle of economic uncertainty?
The imposition of tariffs under the Trump administration sparked widespread economic ripple effects, disrupting global trade and driving up costs for businesses and consumers alike. Economists argue that these tariffs, intended to protect American industries, often backfired, leading to trade wars, higher prices, and weakened international relations.