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Farm Bankruptcies Surge Amid Trump’s Trade War Fallout

10/13/2025

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U.S. farm bankruptcies increased due to financial pressures intensified by President Trump's trade war.
China's halt on American soybean purchases, in response to U.S. trade policies, has further impacted farmers.
Megan Thompson, a journalist, spoke with two Minnesota farmers to gather their perspectives during the current harvest season.

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Story summary

U.S. farm bankruptcies increased due to financial pressures intensified by President Trump's trade war.
China's halt on American soybean purchases, in response to U.S. trade policies, has further impacted farmers.
Megan Thompson, a journalist, spoke with two Minnesota farmers to gather their perspectives during the current harvest season.