As farmers face historic headwinds and market hardships, calls to the national Farm Aid hotline and the Iowa Concern hotline -- where farmers can get support in times of mental health crisis or need -- are increasing.
Michigan wheat exports fell 89%. Soybeans fell 46% Trump's tariffs are wreaking havoc on Michigan farmers and our state's economy. www.crainsdetroit.com/agriculture/ ...
-- Michigan Democrats (@michigandems.bsky.social) Nov 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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@#18 ... Just wait until the BBB calcifies, the rural hospitals start closing, and no more ACA subsidies. ...
That is already starting to effect the farmers, and other rural Americans.
But the tariffs have been hitting the manufacturers of farm equipment ...
Deere Got Hit by Tariffs...
finance.yahoo.com
... Tariffs on steel and aluminum have once again sparked tension across U.S. manufacturing throughout 2025. President Trump's 25% duties on metals and global imports have raised costs for equipment makers nationwide. Farm machinery manufacturers face some of the steepest exposure, with higher input prices squeezing margins.
The result is billions in added costs that are already flowing through to producers, dealers, and ultimately farmers. ...
Yet, Pres Turmp is trying to deflect away from that and trying to blame the increased cost of farm equipment upon ~pollution standards.~
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