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Martin68

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8. Exactly the same as Trump's first term, and just as predictable. 1) Levy high tariffs on the countries that import the

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sat Feb 21, 2026, 11:32 AM

4 hrs ago

largest quantities of American agricultural products, 2) American farmers and their powerful lobby (all of the Trump supporters) loudly complain, and 3) implement billions in subsidies for American agriculture.

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The tariffs destroyed all the trade agreements UpInArms 10 hrs ago #2

Going to do this every year? Farming isn't a one year gig ya know. paleotn 6 hrs ago #3

I'm pissed EuterpeThelo 6 hrs ago #4

Moral hazard Prairie Gates 6 hrs ago #5

once again azureblue 6 hrs ago #6

I wonder how many big ag corps bought out the small farmer-get ready for price increases Stargazer99 5 hrs ago #7

Exactly the same as Trump's first term, and just as predictable. 1) Levy high tariffs on the countries that import the Martin68 4 hrs ago #8

most likely to justsomeguy01 2 hrs ago #9