Trump makes pitch to farmers hard-hit by tariffs, high prices in Wisconsin
Summary
President Donald Trump visited Wisconsin to talk with farmers affected by tariffs and rising costs linked to the US-Israeli war with Iran. He also aimed to support Republican Representative Derrick Van Orden ahead of the November midterm elections.Key Facts
- President Trump held a farming roundtable in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.
- The visit was partly to support Republican Derrick Van Orden, who faces a tight race against Democrat Rebecca Cook.
- Farmers have suffered due to tariffs that led other countries to limit imports like soybeans and raised costs on farming supplies.
- The US-Israeli war with Iran has increased fertilizer and fuel prices by disrupting trade routes such as the Strait of Hormuz.
- A survey found 70% of farmers cannot afford all the fertilizer they need.
- Gas prices in the US averaged $4.04 per gallon, a dollar higher than last year.
- Trump promised that fuel and fertilizer prices would go down soon and that the war was nearly over.
- Polls show Trump's approval ratings are low, especially on gas prices, inflation, and the economy.
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