Farm trade and markets

“That includes fighting for fair trade policies that open, not close, foreign markets to our agricultural products, and opposing unnecessary tariffs that hurt our farmers’ ability to export what they produce.”

“First, we must reverse the tariffs and trade wars that have created hardship and uncertainty for our farmers.”

“Reverse chaotic tariffs and trade wars, and actively expand markets for Iowa farmers”

“End the use of tariffs that have created trade tensions globally and cut off agricultural marketplaces.”

“Support Our Farmers and Stop Chaotic Tariffs. Tariffs drive up costs on farmers who have to pass the costs along to restaurants, grocery stores and hardworking North Carolinians.”

“The administration’s chaotic tariffs are wreaking havoc on farmers, who can barely get by because their costs are being driven up (CBS 17, March 2026). Roy would put an end to these tariffs, and make sure that farmers who keep our state moving can thrive.”

“In Congress, I’ll fight to end this senseless trade war, support free and open trade that helps our farmers and distillers compete globally, and make sure Main Street can compete with Wall Street to lower prices for us all.”

“Abdul will fight back against Donald Trump’s illegal trade wars and work to refund farmers for the costs his devastating tariffs have inflicted on farms across the state.”

“She will fight to reverse the damage caused by Trump’s tariffs and prevent him from destroying export markets that may never return.”

“Peggy supports eliminating tariffs that are devastating Minnesota farmers, while maintaining those protections that are vital for industries like Minnesota iron mining, and ensuring that farmers receive aid to support them as we rebuild the agricultural market access Trump has destroyed.”

“Take on Trump's chaotic tariffs that have left our farmers with silos full of harvests they can't sell and priced our small businesses out of the economy.”

“Order No. 1 is putting an end to these chaotic tariffs. They can have a place if they’re thought out, but what we see is chaos that is wreaking havoc on our economy, and they’ve destroyed our soybean markets”

“Protect Kansas farmers from tariffs and expand export markets for Kansas products. Farmers in Kansas are being hit hard from all sides –hundreds of farms closed last year, in large part because tariffs drove up the cost of equipment and hurt exports of Kansas products. We should immediately get rid of tariffs that are hurting our farmers’ ability to make a living,double funding for USDA’s export promotion programs – an investment economists project would generate more than $44 billion in new agricultural exports, much of it Kansas wheat, sorghum, and beef. And Congress should re-engage in trade policy and push for new market access agreements.”

“With my background in rural agriculture, I will support things that promote young farmers on the land. Examples are land ownership, right to repair legislation, and facilitating markets for agriculture and timber products.”

“That includes fighting for fair trade policies that open, not close, foreign markets to our agricultural products, and opposing unnecessary tariffs that hurt our farmers’ ability to export what they produce.”

“We must also bring down costs and expand markets for Iowa family farms and renewable energy producers.”

“Reverse chaotic tariffs and trade wars, and actively expand markets for Iowa farmers”

“Expand export markets for all commodities.”

“In Congress, I’ll fight to end this senseless trade war, support free and open trade that helps our farmers and distillers compete globally, and make sure Main Street can compete with Wall Street to lower prices for us all.”

“Abdul will fight for federal incentives to invest in biofuels, including sustainable aviation fuels, to give Michigan family farmers more domestic markets for their products in the face of Donald Trump’s trade wars that have eliminated export markets.”

“Peggy will fight for markets for our farmers.”

“She will fight to reverse the damage caused by Trump’s tariffs and prevent him from destroying export markets that may never return.”

“Peggy supports eliminating tariffs that are devastating Minnesota farmers, while maintaining those protections that are vital for industries like Minnesota iron mining, and ensuring that farmers receive aid to support them as we rebuild the agricultural market access Trump has destroyed.”

“Protect Kansas farmers from tariffs and expand export markets for Kansas products. Farmers in Kansas are being hit hard from all sides –hundreds of farms closed last year, in large part because tariffs drove up the cost of equipment and hurt exports of Kansas products. We should immediately get rid of tariffs that are hurting our farmers’ ability to make a living,double funding for USDA’s export promotion programs – an investment economists project would generate more than $44 billion in new agricultural exports, much of it Kansas wheat, sorghum, and beef. And Congress should re-engage in trade policy and push for new market access agreements.”

“But that doesn’t mean a return to extreme free trade policies either. I’ll push for fair trade approaches that center worker protections and enforceable wage standards, and I’ll support trade deals that help our farmers, like the recent U.S.–Japan deal that increases corn and soybean exports to Japan.”

“A huge piece of affordability is ending the tariffs and rebuilding our export markets and lowering input costs for our farmers, small businesses and families”

“Work to use tariffs to protect American farmers by targeting specific imported goods (like beef and soy beans) to boost domestic prices while using them as leverage to secure better trade deals and market access abroad.”

“Our farmers and ranchers don’t want handouts, but they do need fair markets, fair and open trade, and the freedom to do what they do best.”

“Our Iowa farmers are the very, very best in the world, and what they need is they need markets, they don’t need subsidies”

“We need fair tariff situations. So again, so that our farmers can actually have markets in this.”

“Bring back trade policies that protect South Carolina’s jobs and farms”

“Agriculture is the backbone of our economy and our communities, and I support policies that protect family farms, promote fair markets, and reduce unnecessary federal red tape.”

“That includes fighting for fair trade policies that open, not close, foreign markets to our agricultural products, and opposing unnecessary tariffs that hurt our farmers’ ability to export what they produce.”

“Our farmers feed this country, but they’re getting left behind. Tariffs are wrecking the soybean, cattle, and corn crops grown here in Central Kentucky. We need to protect our farmers by protecting crop insurance, expanding water resources, reforming the tax code to protect family farms, and ensuring fair and open trade.”

“But that doesn’t mean a return to extreme free trade policies either. I’ll push for fair trade approaches that center worker protections and enforceable wage standards, and I’ll support trade deals that help our farmers, like the recent U.S.–Japan deal that increases corn and soybean exports to Japan.”

“Our farmers are being squeezed by consolidation on both sides: fewer choices and higher costs for seed, fertilizer, and equipment, and fewer buyers and markets for what they produce. In Congress, I’ll fight to increase competition, lower input costs, and make sure our farmers get a fair deal.”

“I’ll fight for fair trade policies, smart technology investments in agriculture and economic relief that strengthens rural communities, not bail out multibillion dollar conglomerates.”

“Our farmers aren’t looking for bailouts, they’re looking for fair markets. Small family farms should receive the same attention and investment we give our other small businesses.”

“Our farmers and ranchers don’t want handouts, but they do need fair markets, fair and open trade, and the freedom to do what they do best.”

“We need fair tariff situations. So again, so that our farmers can actually have markets in this.”

“Abdul will fight back against Donald Trump’s illegal trade wars and work to refund farmers for the costs his devastating tariffs have inflicted on farms across the state.”

“Peggy supports eliminating tariffs that are devastating Minnesota farmers, while maintaining those protections that are vital for industries like Minnesota iron mining, and ensuring that farmers receive aid to support them as we rebuild the agricultural market access Trump has destroyed.”

“Southern Minnesota deserves better. In the short term, that means directly helping the farmers that the federal government hurt with their tariffs. But our farmers need more than just short-term aid; they also need someone to fight for our long-term rural economy.”

“Push to use tariff revenue to fund Farmer Bridge Assistance programs, helping support impacted farms when there are disruptions.”

“He will support the Tariff Free Farming Act, which would cap tariffs on seed, fertilizer, feed, fuel, machinery, and other farm inputs at their January 2025 levels, even under emergency trade powers.”

“Stability and consistency for farmers, also means stopping reckless tariffs that jack up prices on equipment and fertilizer and make it difficult for farmers and other small business owners to plan ahead.”

“Repeal policies that are hurting Texas farmers and ranchers: Oppose new foreign beef imports like the Argentina buyout and cuts to essential USDA programs that protect our herd from pests like the New World Screwworm, and remove the Trump Administration’s tariffs on farm inputs like equipment and fertilizer that are making Texas agricultural production more expensive — as well as those on produce that have sparked retaliatory tariffs on key agricultural exports.”

“I’ll push for targeted, negotiated trade protections for Michigan’s specialty crops.”

“Unlike the reckless blanket tariffs that raise farmers’ costs and invite retaliation, I’ll focus duties squarely at the foreign producers who dump below-cost goods into our markets and undercut Michigan farmers who play by the rules.”

“Work to use tariffs to protect American farmers by targeting specific imported goods (like beef and soy beans) to boost domestic prices while using them as leverage to secure better trade deals and market access abroad.”

“Repeal policies that are hurting Texas farmers and ranchers: Oppose new foreign beef imports like the Argentina buyout and cuts to essential USDA programs that protect our herd from pests like the New World Screwworm, and remove the Trump Administration’s tariffs on farm inputs like equipment and fertilizer that are making Texas agricultural production more expensive — as well as those on produce that have sparked retaliatory tariffs on key agricultural exports.”

“Farmers and their families deserve a government that does everything in its power to provide market and infrastructure stability today and ensure that future generations can choose to farm their family’s land.”

“Require congressional approval for tariffs to give Montana’s farmers and ranchers the stability they need & deserve.”

“Stability and consistency for farmers, also means stopping reckless tariffs that jack up prices on equipment and fertilizer and make it difficult for farmers and other small business owners to plan ahead.”

“Abdul will fight for federal incentives to invest in biofuels, including sustainable aviation fuels, to give Michigan family farmers more domestic markets for their products in the face of Donald Trump’s trade wars that have eliminated export markets.”

“Farmers across Iowa are supporting Josh because they know he’ll fight for common-sense policies that protect family farms including stopping the Hinson-backed tariffs, ending the war in Iran, and passing a comprehensive Farm Bill, and championing legislation to deliver year-round, nationwide E15, Right to Repair, and Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling.”

“Jon Husted has voted 13 times to continue the reckless war in Iran that raised the price of fertilizer and diesel, and he continues to support the tariffs that are hurting farmers.”

“Minnesota farmers feed the world, keep food prices low, and keep small towns vibrant. But too often, D.C. undercuts the good work of family farmers through tariffs, overregulation, and by cutting programs that families need to make a decent living. As a result, family farms suffer, and communities in Greater Minnesota lose the money and people they need to grow.”

“Farmers and rural Michigan are bearing the brunt of the Trump administration’s tariff policy. The costs of seed, fertilizer, and fuel are all going up due to tariffs.”

“Tariffs are the reason why our grocery prices are soaring at the moment, and they are also at the same time kicking the teeth of our farmers and ranchers and putting their livelihoods at risk”

“US farm bankruptcies increased by 46% in 2025; these tariffs will only continue to put the financial strain on our farmers.”

“Recognize the economic benefits of international assistance for North Carolina farmers, businesses, universities, and nonprofit organizations”