Iowa Farmers Show Mixed Feelings About Trump as Tariffs Bite
TL;DR
Two Navigator Research focus groups with Iowa farmers find mostly B-to-C ratings of Trump’s second term, revealing sympathy for some policy aims but concerns over tariffs and rising input costs like diesel and fertilizer, illustrating a nuanced, swing-state view that keeps GOP candidates competitive while Democrats still face challenges winning over farmers.
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