Bank CEOs Back Tariff Cuts as 42% Rank Them Top Farm Income Fix

1 articles · Updated · KMAland · Jun 26

Nearly 42% of bank CEOs in Creighton University’s 10-state Rural Mainstreet Survey said lowering global tariffs is the top federal step needed to raise farm and ranch income.
China trade remains a key drag: agricultural goods and livestock sales there are still down about 68% from the same period in 2024, even after improving from 2025 levels.
More than 26% ranked passage of a five-year farm bill second, reflecting frustration with Congress’ reliance on one-year extensions as farmers face continued volatility.
About 16% favored another federal bridge assistance program, while 15.8% backed year-round E-15 approval, showing bankers see trade relief as the clearest near-term lever.