Farmers in the U.S. are at risk of financial failure due to devastating climate conditions and harmful tariffs implemented during Trump's administration. Small- and medium-sized farms are suffering significant losses from heavy rainfall and flooding, with many farmers like Travis Johnson experiencing extensive property damage. The ongoing trade war with China and workforce challenges due to tariff impositions exacerbate their struggles, prompting concerns about market access and the need for federal assistance to avert disaster amidst increasing operational costs and market volatility.
"There's a lot of uncertainty around and I hate to be used as a bargaining chip. I am definitely worried," said Travis Johnson, who lost more than 1,000 acres of crops due to extreme weather and is now reliant on potential bailouts.
"I can see how some tariffs might help us compete with Mexico but are we really getting targeted by every other country or are we on the wrong side of this?"
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