All articles tagged with #us farmers
Originally Published 20 days ago — by The Guardian
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.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Fortune
Soybean farmers in the U.S. are suffering due to China's reduced soybean purchases amid escalating trade tensions, relying less on U.S. exports and shifting towards South American imports, which threatens the future of American soybean markets despite some government aid.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Bloomberg.com
China has agreed to buy 12 million tons of US soybeans this year and at least 25 million tons annually for the next three years, easing concerns for US farmers and signaling a partial recovery in US-China soybean trade amidst ongoing trade tensions.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
President Trump faces criticism from US cattle ranchers over plans to increase low-tariff beef imports from Argentina, which they see as a betrayal amid record beef prices and ongoing trade tensions. The move, supported by the White House as a way to lower consumer prices, has sparked concerns about harming American farmers and the domestic beef industry, which is already strained by drought, pests, and trade policies.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Reuters
US farmers criticize President Trump's consideration of importing more beef from Argentina to lower prices, arguing it threatens their livelihoods and could discourage domestic herd expansion, despite economists doubting its effectiveness in reducing prices.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Christian Science Monitor
US soybean farmers are suffering due to China's ban on buying American soybeans amidst the China-US trade war, leading to financial distress and calls for a trade deal, with potential for soybean negotiations to pave the way for broader agreements.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
US soybean farmers are facing economic uncertainty due to the trade war with China, which has drastically reduced China's soybean purchases, their main export market, leading to financial strain on farmers and calls for trade reform and aid.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Financial Times
US soybean farmers are facing challenges as China blocks imports, leading to rising stockpiles and economic pressure on farmers.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC News
Farm Aid's 40th benefit concert in Minneapolis featured legendary musicians like Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, and Neil Young, aiming to raise awareness and funds for noncorporate U.S. farmers facing economic challenges such as funding freezes and tariffs.