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California Almond Farmers Struggle Amid Tariff Crisis

4/29/2025

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California farmers are grappling with the weight of tariffs that threaten their exports and labor force. Almond farmer Jenny Holtermann recalls how previous tariffs slashed prices, raising fears of market oversaturation. As California grows 80% of the world's almonds, farmers are pinning their hopes on federal bailouts, while the Farm Bureau cautions that recovering lost markets could be a lengthy battle.

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California farmers are grappling with the weight of tariffs that threaten their exports and labor force. Almond farmer Jenny Holtermann recalls how previous tariffs slashed prices, raising fears of market oversaturation. As California grows 80% of the world's almonds, farmers are pinning their hopes on federal bailouts, while the Farm Bureau cautions that recovering lost markets could be a lengthy battle.