Cerro Gordo farmer says although tariffs are hurting his business, he supports trade war
Story Date: 5/17/2019

 

Source: Kailey Tracy, WECT, 5/14/19

Consumers could start paying more for everything from groceries to appliances thanks to the trade war with China. President Trump raised tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports. China hit back, slapping tariffs on $60 billion worth of U.S. goods. Those tariffs are affecting farmers in the U.S. who sell their crops to China. Chandler Worley is a sixth generation farmer in Cerro Gordo. He sells soybeans and corn to China, and said his prices have been slashed in half.

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