Arkansas Republicans Ignore Farm Crisis
Rich Shumate notes that Trump's tariffs have worsened the farm crisis.
China has agreed to buy 12 million tons of U.S. soybeans as part of a trade deal, with President Donald Trump pulling back on his threats of 100% tariffs.
Whether that helps Arkansas farmers already hurt by China’s previous boycott of soybeans remains to be seen.
Sarah Sanders' Cabinet secretaries attribute the crisis to China's "predatory behavior", with Finance and Administration Secretary Jim Hudson stating that farmers are struggling due to this behavior, not ordinary business cycles.
Author's summary: Trump's tariffs worsen farm crisis.
- China to buy 12 million tons of U.S. soybeans
- Trump pulls back on 100% tariff threats
- Arkansas farmers already hurt by China's soybean boycott