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Story summary
- U.S. President Donald Trump imposes a 10 percent tariff on goods from 60 countries, proceeding despite some exemptions.
- Farmers, key supporters of the president, are struggling under this tariff.
- Jim Hartman, a North Carolina beekeeper, lost a $150,000 federal contract due to program cuts.
- Experts warn the economy is worse than prior downturns, with inflation raising seed and fertilizer prices.
- Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced efforts to support farmers amid these challenges.
