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

May 14, 2025 · 25m
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  • During the 2018 trade war, China retaliated against U.S. tariffs by targeting American agricultural products like soybeans, sorghum, and livestock that hurt Trump's voter base
  • China's targeted approach appeared strategic because it could find alternative suppliers while damaging key U.S. farm regions
  • The government prevented some farm bankruptcies through assistance programs, but farmers experienced lasting losses even after the trade war ended

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