Mixed reactions from American farm groups to Trump tariffs
Source: dairynews.today
President Donald Trump's announcement of new tariffs on imports has met with a mixed response from American farm groups.
There has been a mixed reaction from groups representing US farmers to President Donald Trump’s announcement of wide-ranging tariffs on imports to the US.
These tariffs, called "reciprocal tariffs" by Trump, include a 20% tariff on imports from the whole EU, affecting agri-food sectors including products from Ireland. A baseline 10% tariff is also set to take effect on all goods entering the US starting April 5, 2025.
American farm groups have voiced concerns about the potential negative impacts of these tariffs. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), representing approximately 2 million farms, expressed apprehension that tariffs could raise costs for necessary supplies and reduce global market share for American-grown products.
AFBF President Duvall highlighted the importance of finding resolution to trade disagreements to avoid tariffs that negatively impact farmers and ranchers. Conversely, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has shown support for the tariffs, viewing them as a means to correct trade barriers that have previously disadvantaged US beef producers in international markets.
Meanwhile, the National Farmers Union (NFU), representing around 200,000 farms and ranches, highlighted the adverse impact on family farmers, stressing that such measures could exacerbate economic strain and market instability.
The reactions underline the complex implications of trade policies on the agricultural sector, reflecting divergent views among farm groups on the best path forward.
These tariffs, called "reciprocal tariffs" by Trump, include a 20% tariff on imports from the whole EU, affecting agri-food sectors including products from Ireland. A baseline 10% tariff is also set to take effect on all goods entering the US starting April 5, 2025.
American farm groups have voiced concerns about the potential negative impacts of these tariffs. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), representing approximately 2 million farms, expressed apprehension that tariffs could raise costs for necessary supplies and reduce global market share for American-grown products.
AFBF President Duvall highlighted the importance of finding resolution to trade disagreements to avoid tariffs that negatively impact farmers and ranchers. Conversely, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has shown support for the tariffs, viewing them as a means to correct trade barriers that have previously disadvantaged US beef producers in international markets.
Meanwhile, the National Farmers Union (NFU), representing around 200,000 farms and ranches, highlighted the adverse impact on family farmers, stressing that such measures could exacerbate economic strain and market instability.
The reactions underline the complex implications of trade policies on the agricultural sector, reflecting divergent views among farm groups on the best path forward.
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