it's your wheelhouse... and I actually hope for your success.
don't cherry pick either... that's my job here 😉
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, criticized the move, saying in a video interview that “Anyone who says there will be a little bit of pain before we get things right, needs to talk about farmers, who are one crop away from bankruptcy.”
“More than 20% of farm income comes from exports, and farmers rely on imports for crucial supplies like fertilizer and specialized tools. Tariffs will drive up the cost of critical supplies, and retaliatory tariffs will make American-grown products more expensive globally. The combination not only threatens farmers’ competitiveness in the short-term, but it may cause long-term damage by leading to losses in market share.
“We encourage the administration to work toward a swift resolution to trade disagreements to avoid tariffs that put farmers and ranchers in the crosshairs of retaliation, and to pursue strategies that expand market opportunities for the men and women who grow the food every family in America relies on.”
Wheat farmers in the United States rely on fair trade with our neighbors and international partners to support their families and rural communities,” said NAWG CEO Chandler Goule. “We hope continued discussions with our trading partners can resolve existing trade barriers and avoid long-term disruptions. Farmers face many challenges, and as the farm economy continues to be squeezed by the high cost of production and low commodity prices, we are concerned about how new tariffs on key farm inputs will hurt farmers' bottom line. We are committed to working alongside the Trump administration to find solutions that mitigate the impacts of tariffs and potential retaliatory tariffs, expand trade opportunities, reduce input costs, and improve farm income.”
“One thing is certain: American family farmers and ranchers will bear the brunt of this global trade war,” said NFU President Rob Larew. “The economic strain and uncertainty that farmers face have reached a breaking point. Without meaningful support and a commitment to fair trade policies, we will lose even more family farms, weaken rural economies, and ultimately drive up costs and limit choices for consumers at the grocery store.
“Farmers Union has always fought for fair trading relationships with other countries. We rely on stable markets and fair competition to thrive, but the administration’s actions today create instability at the expense of our family farmers,” Larew said.
“Farmers Union members came together at our national convention to share their collective concerns and urge the administration and Congress to de-escalate trade tensions. Our trade policy must support the needs of family farmers and ranchers, not put them at further risk.”
"Fresh fruits, vegetables, and florals are among the most highly traded commodities across North America and beyond. Reducing trade barriers ensures that consumers continue to have access to fresh, affordable produce and floral products while supporting the growers and businesses that sustain the industry.
"However, IFPA remains concerned about the broader application of tariffs on global trading partners and the resulting disruptions to supply chains, market stability, and food prices worldwide. The global trade of fresh produce is essential to the health and well-being of people in every nation. Targeted use of tariffs can be a tool for addressing inequities between trading partners, but broad application of this blunt tool often disrupts markets, raises consumer costs, and places unnecessary strain on growers and producers across the supply chain,” Burns said.
“By declaring a worldwide trade war, the administration is hurting American farmers, workers, and consumers. Increasing input costs, shutting farmers out of export markets, and causing middle-class families to pay more at the grocery store is not a winning strategy,” Craig said. “Starting trade wars puts family farmers in the crosshairs for retaliation. In 2018, the Trump administration’s trade wars cost our farmers $30 billion in lost exports. The tariffs announced today are broader than in 2018 and come as farmers struggle with widespread uncertainty. The losses from this trade war will force farms to close.”
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