FARMERS GOING BANKRUPT IN RISING NUMBERS, WHY? TRUMP POLICIES

Our credit and thanks to Mary Papenfuss, writer of Huffington Post, for this article which confirms independent research of https://bootheglobalperspectives.com   We have always believed in the "heartland," and American farmers represent the heartland of the United States of America. Therefore we watch the economic issues of farmers. This story focuses on only one sector of American farming, but our research indicates that the losses and financial pressures, particularly due to shrinking markets due to inept tariff policies coming out of the White House, are destined to force many more farmers into bankruptcy.   BBB

Dairy farmers were counting on China milk buyers before the trade war. “The problem is both nations have stubborn leaders,” an industry analyst said.  

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