How can the Federal government work to support the interests of farmers and rural Americans?

Stop shooting ourselves in the foot by initiating poorly planned trade wars, which require a 12 billion dollar bailout to reduce their chaotic impact.  Farmers need stable markets that allow for long term planning and investment. Then small businesses like mine can plan on farmers coming into town for a meal on a Saturday night.

 

Canada is retaliating for the U.S. tariffs by imposing tariffs of its own on Minnesota products. Among the Minnesota products: grain, aluminum, boats and boat accessories, packaged dairy products, ATVs, and much more. China imposed retaliatory tariffs on Minnesota soybeans and pork products. Do you believe it will hurt Minnesota producers? 

Yes, my family, friends, and neighbors that are my customers will be harmed by the president’s unstable trade war.