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US Farmers Face Financial Struggles Amid High Costs and Potential Trump Tariffs

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US Farmers Face Financial Struggles Amid High Costs and Potential Trump Tariffs

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  • Many midwestern grain farmers in the US are projected to face losses in 2024 despite achieving record corn and soybean harvests.
  • Higher input costs for seeds and fertilizers, compounded by a drop in crop prices, are negatively impacting farmer income.
  • Agricultural economists estimate a potential loss of **$30,000 per average Illinois farm**, the lowest income levels since the 1980s farm crisis.
  • The prospect of **new tariffs proposed by Trump**, including a 20% import tariff, could further threaten the agricultural export market.
  • Farmers may adopt budget-cutting measures, impacting equipment purchases and operations, but an industry-wide crisis is currently unlikely.

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