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Farmer’s frustration with Trump grows as US escalates China fight
Story Date: 8/28/2019
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Source: NY TIMES, 8/27/19
Losing China, the world’s most populous country, as a customer has been a major blow to U.S. agriculture. Farm bankruptcy filings in the year through June were up 13 percent from 2018, and loan delinquency rates are on the rise, according to the American Farm Bureau. The Trump administration has responded with financial aid packages totaling $28 billion. But an increasing number of farmers say they are losing patience with the president’s approach and suggest it will not take much to lose their votes as well.
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