Farmers face uncertainty amid trade tensions
- President Donald Trump announced on April 2 that he would impose a 10% baseline tariff on all imports to the U.S. And higher duties on some trading partners.
- Frayne Olson noted that the effective tariff rate on U.S. Soybeans going to China could exceed 60% due to existing tariffs.
- Josh Gackle commented on April 3 that the broader tariffs create uncertainty for farmers about market conditions and profitability.
- Experts warned that ongoing trade tensions could impact the agricultural economy.
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