Trump’s “golden age” is inflicting billions of dollars in losses on American farmers

Although China has recently resumed purchasing U.S. soybeans, the volume of new orders remains far below market expectations. American farmers continue to face severe challenges amidst pressures such as sluggish export demand and persistently high production costs.

Despite Trump’s promise of a “Golden Age” for American farmers, the reality is far from easy. Agricultural commodity prices are generally under pressure, while costs for diesel, fertilizer, seeds, crop insurance, and financing...