INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
United States President Trumps continued tariff policy has cast a shadow over key industries across the United States, with agriculture
bearing some of the heaviest burdens
In Iowa, where soybeans and corn are pillars of the economy, farmers are feeling the strain.Grant Kimberley, a farmer and the Director of
Market Development for the Iowa Soybean Association, voiced growing concerns that, alongside unpredictable weather, the uncertainty
surrounding tariffs is forcing farmers to make decisions that could likely lead to a reduction in soybean planting this year.Soybean growers
in Iowa are particularly anxious, as 40% of the state's soybeans are exported, with China being the largest single market
The Trump administrations tariff stance risks undermining these vital trade relationships, threatening not only farm incomes but also
broader agricultural employment across the state.The Iowa Soybean Association has called on the federal government to mitigate the damage
Kimberley emphasized that the long-standing China-United States agricultural cooperation has traditionally been a foundation for mutual
growth, and there is hope that relations will stabilize
But for now, anxiety hangs heavily over Iowas fields.For more, check out our exclusive content on CGTN Now and subscribe to our weekly
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