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Thune Advocates Trade Deals, Cautions on Tariffs

9/28/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Senate Majority Leader John Thune spoke in Rapid City, urging trade deals to boost corn and soy amid tariffs.
He expressed skepticism about tariffs but called them a targeted policy tool.
Trump plans to use tariff revenue for farm aid.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s public-health views prompt Thune to urge science-based medical decisions; Senate oversight on vaccine safety continues.

History

Historical Context

The Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933 was a pivotal response to the Great Depression, aiming to stabilize crop prices by paying farmers to reduce production. This legislation led to a 30% increase in corn prices by 1936. Today, John Thune's push for trade deals amidst tariffs reflects ongoing government intervention in agriculture, a practice rooted in historical economic challenges.

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Story summary

Senate Majority Leader John Thune spoke in Rapid City, urging trade deals to boost corn and soy amid tariffs.
He expressed skepticism about tariffs but called them a targeted policy tool.
Trump plans to use tariff revenue for farm aid.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s public-health views prompt Thune to urge science-based medical decisions; Senate oversight on vaccine safety continues.

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