Next up on Trump’s chopping block, we have US agriculture. Staring down a broad list of restrictive tariffs, US agriculture is entering a crisis of its own.
Many countries, including China, are now avoiding American farm products. Since a significant portion of farm output is sold abroad, this threatens farm incomes across the board. This is happening at a time where US population growth is stalling, so that lost income can’t be made up through domestic demand.
And as you could imagine, federal relief is unlikely. The USDA and other agencies remain understaffed and unable to navigate this trying time and Trump’s erratic policymaking adds another layer of complexity to the mix. Ironically, Argentina (one of America’s largest competitors in the farm industry) is getting a $20 billion bailout from the US…
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