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Trump's Tariffs Spark Trade War, Farmers Hit Hard

5/8/2025

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President Trump's tariffs have ignited fierce trade tensions, especially with China, which responded with a staggering 125 percent tax on U.S. goods. Midwestern farmers, particularly soybean producers, are feeling the brunt with a crushing 155 percent effective tariff. Meanwhile, corporate executives are adjusting their outlook, now seeing a 10 percent tariff as a more manageable hurdle.

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President Trump's tariffs have ignited fierce trade tensions, especially with China, which responded with a staggering 125 percent tax on U.S. goods. Midwestern farmers, particularly soybean producers, are feeling the brunt with a crushing 155 percent effective tariff. Meanwhile, corporate executives are adjusting their outlook, now seeing a 10 percent tariff as a more manageable hurdle.