Ag groups react to tariff implementation | Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network

Ag groups react to tariff implementation | Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network

Many U.S. ag groups reacted to the President’s decision to implement tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. Rob Larew, President of the National Farmers Union, says tariffs will have serious consequences for American agriculture. “We’re already facing significant economic uncertainty, and this only adds to the strain,” Larew said. Corey Rosenbusch, president and CEO of the American Fertilizer Institute, points out that 85 percent of America’s pota

Ag groups worry about tariffs' impact on American farmers - Farm and Dairy

SALEM, Ohio — President Donald Trump’s tariffs against Canada and Mexico went into effect March 4, along with doubling duties on Chinese goods to 20%, sparking a trade war with the United States’ top trading partners. Starting just after midnight, imports from Canada and Mexico are now to be taxed at 25%, with Canadian energy products subject to 10% import duties, according to the Associated Press. Beijing retaliated with additional tariffs on a…