Wisconsin Farmers Flag $5.39 Diesel and Tariff Fears as Trump Visits Chippewa County
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Updated · Fox11online.com · Jun 5
Wisconsin Farmers Flag $5.39 Diesel and Tariff Fears as Trump Visits Chippewa County
3 articles · Updated · Fox11online.com · Jun 5
Summary
$5.39-a-gallon diesel and rising fertilizer and feed costs are squeezing Wisconsin farmers ahead of Trump's Friday stop in Chippewa County, with some saying they are cutting elsewhere just to break even.
Trump plans to use the visit to tout lower input costs, new trade markets, less red tape, a stronger farm safety net and a doubled death-tax exemption, according to the White House.
Farmers say the picture is uneven: Rachel Harmann said many need a more stable business environment, while Michael Slattery said fuel alone will cost him more than $2,000 above his recent three-year average.
Tariffs are adding another layer of anxiety because farmers fear losing soybean markets such as China, even as Wisconsin Republicans urge patience and say more relief is coming.