Farmers squeezed by Trump tariffs press lawmakers for action

Bipartisan farming advocates are concerned the industry could “collapse” in the near future, with the combination of a downturn cycle and the policies of the Trump administration putting the sector in a precarious position.   

Former leaders in the industry warned House and Senate lawmakers, in a letter this week, that Congress needs to step up “if we are to avoid a widespread collapse of American agriculture and our rural communities.”