President Trump’s Trade Wins Are a Boon for American Agriculture

Originally published by the Washington Reporter

In an era when rural America has too often been left behind by globalization, President Donald J. Trump’s recent trade deals are delivering long-overdue wins for the backbone of our nation: American farmers. His administration’s actions mark meaningful efforts to neutralize our growing agricultural trade deficit. With bold new policies and a renewed emphasis on fairness, President Trump is proving that agricultural producers are not just part of our economy, they are a top priority.

On April 2, 2025, President Trump announced his signature “Liberation Day” tariffs, which introduced a universal 10 percent baseline tariff on imports. This shift has leveled the playing field for American producers, long burdened by bad trade deals. For decades, foreign countries imposed steep tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods while flooding our markets with subsidized produce, meat, and grain. That is no longer the case.

Under President Trump’s leadership, countries that wish to access the lucrative American consumer base must now eliminate their unfair barriers to U.S. agriculture. This includes long-overdue reforms from key trading partners who have discriminated against our beef, pork, soybeans, and corn.

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