
new video loaded: How Trump’s Tariffs Affect U.S. Farmers
By Ana Swanson, Melanie Bencosme, Laura Salaberry and Gabriel Blanco•March 15, 2025
Retaliatory tariffs are hitting U.S. farmers hard, particularly in states that voted for Trump. Ana Swanson, an Iowa native who covers trade and international economics for The New York Times, explains how retaliatory measures from countries like China and Canada affect the agriculture industry and what it means for the economy.
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