Farm Costs Test Republican Votes in Midterms — SkimNews
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- Republicans count farmers as a key voting group, with those votes described as potentially on the line in the midterms.
- Iran war and President Trump’s tariff and trade wars are driving up farmers’ production costs.
- Farmers face higher production costs, with diesel and fertilizer prices singled out as part of the cost pressure.
- Trump administration has been rolling out financial assistance packages amid the cost increases affecting farmers.
Why it matters: For Republicans, farmers are a key voting bloc, and two key inputs—diesel and fertilizer—face higher prices as the Iran war and Trump’s tariff and trade wars raise production costs. The administration is rolling out financial assistance, while the story identifies farm votes as a potential midterm issue.
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