All articles tagged with #agriculture crisis
US farmers are facing significant financial hardships due to tariffs and trade disruptions, and despite a $12bn aid package from Trump, industry leaders believe it is insufficient to prevent widespread farm bankruptcies, with the agricultural economy outlook remaining bleak for 2026.
French farmers have begun lifting roadblocks after the government promised financial aid and eased regulations in response to their protests over issues such as environmental rules and cheap imports. The agriculture minister stated that the worst of the crisis was over, but some blockades remain as farmers continue to express concerns about their income and unfair competition. The protests have spread across Europe, with farmers in multiple countries participating in demonstrations.