America’s Farmers Renew Trump Support Despite Trade War Fears
- Former president backed by 39% of US farmers, Agri-Pulse says
- Growers back Trump despite concern about China trade tensions
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If American farmers have their way, Donald Trump will be president again. That’s despite concerns he could restart a trade war with China, the world’s largest buyer of US agricultural products.
Growers helped propel Trump to the 2024 Republican nomination in Iowa, with the former president beating rivals Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley by a wide margin. The victory in a state where agriculture is king showed farmer support remains strong even in the face of trade disputes that could end up hurting their incomes.