They say tariffs are hurting their rural constituents, and they’re considering options to aid farmers.
By Damian Paletta , Damian Paletta Reporter covering economic policy Email Bio Follow Erica Werner and Erica Werner Congressional reporter focusing on economic policy Email Bio Follow Taylor Telford Taylor Telford Reporter covering national and breaking news Email Bio Follow May 14 at 8:20 PM Senate Republicans expressed growing concern Tuesday that President Trump’s escalating trade war with China is hurting their constituents in rural America, ratcheting up tension between the White House and...
The president last week more than doubled tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods, provoking China to retaliate with tariffs on U.S. agricultural and other products. Then Trump expanded the trade war further still this week, taking the first steps to putting roughly $300 billion in additional Chinese goods under import levies.
Soybean farmers, pork producers and a growing number of other agricultural interests across a range of states — including cherry producers, corn growers and lobstermen — have complained that they are collateral damage caught in the middle of the escalating trade battle. Trump last year directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture to spend $12 billion on programs to help American farmers affected by the trade war, and White House officials are now working with GOP leaders to find a way to extend an additional $15 billion.
Trump has appeared unmoved by many of the business groups that have complained about his trade approach, but he has frequently promised to appease farmers.
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