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What happened to U.S. farmers during the last trade war

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What happened to U.S. farmers during the last trade war

Planet Money

2025/05/14
Planet Money

Planet Money

2025/05/14
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The U.S. exports billions of dollars worth of agricultural products each year — things like soybeans, corn and pork. And over the last month, these exports have been caught up in a trade war. U.S. farmers have been collateral damage in a trade war before....

Highlights

This podcast delves into the repercussions of the U.S.-China trade war on American farmers, focusing on how tariffs have disrupted agricultural exports and the measures taken to support struggling farmers.
00:00
President Trump's tariffs led to retaliatory actions affecting Iowa farmers.
03:22
Farmers can't store grain over a year due to price uncertainties.
12:16
Farmers are collateral damage in the trade war.
15:04
China targeted American farmers during the trade war, making them collateral damage.
22:03
The USDA paid $23 billion to farmers during the U.S.-China trade war.

Chapters

How Tariffs Hit Iowa's Corn and Soybean Farmers?
00:00
Can Farmers Survive Uncertainty During Trade Wars?
03:22
When Did US-China Agricultural Trade Begin Thriving?
06:26
What Role Did the USDA Play in Supporting Farmers?
15:04
Did the Bailout Programs Achieve Their Goals?
22:03

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