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Arkansas Farmer Warns Trump: Tariffs Threaten Agriculture Collapse
10/9/2025
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Story summary
- Scott Brown, an Arkansas farmer, urged President Trump to address tariffs, warning of potential farmer collapse.
- He cited fall harvest uncertainty and rising debt as key pressures.
- China has ceased soybean orders, turning to South American suppliers and worsening the market.
- Soybean prices have fallen below production costs; he urged trade solutions, not temporary aid.
