Farmers learn what it’s like to be victims of Trump’s trade war

Trump’s tariffs are also a war on workers

In the second part of our interview, Green Left’s Federico Fuentes spoke to US socialist activist and author Sam Gindin about the impact of United States President Donald Trump’s tariff war on workers, and how they can respond.

Farmers Rally in Support of Trump’s Tariff Strategy.

PULSE POINTS:What Happened: American farmers are showing strong support for President Trump’s trade policies, expecting tariffs to bolster the agricultural sector. Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, American farmers, Purdue University, and CME Group. Where & When: United States, April (latest data from Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer). Key Quote: “This month, one out of four respondents said it was a good time to make la…

Farmers learn what it’s like to be victims of Trump’s trade war

Bill Straub: Like a lemming to the sea, Andy Barr blindly follows Trump off trade war cliff - NKyTribune

Plummeting cargo shipments, empty ports, declining trucking volumes, major retailers warning about empty shelves. All that and much more is the result of the inexplicable trade war President-cum-Dictator Donald Trump has launched over tariffs, embroiling not only the United States but the world in an economic funk. And it’s all hunky-dory with Rep. Andy Barr, R-Lexington, who wants the Trump imprimatur on his nascent campaign for the U.S. Senate…