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Farmers Back Trump Despite $27 Billion Trade War Losses

3/8/2025

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Despite worries about President Trump's new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, farmers continue to show strong support for him. The 2018 trade war already inflicted a staggering $27 billion loss on the agricultural sector. While Trump insists these policies will ultimately help farmers, experts caution that they may lead to lasting market damage and higher prices for consumers, especially in South Dakota.

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Despite worries about President Trump's new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, farmers continue to show strong support for him. The 2018 trade war already inflicted a staggering $27 billion loss on the agricultural sector. While Trump insists these policies will ultimately help farmers, experts caution that they may lead to lasting market damage and higher prices for consumers, especially in South Dakota.