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EPISODE · Mar 4, 2026 · 20 MIN

Hundreds of Kansas farms closed last year, and Trump’s tariffs likely played a big role

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Kansas farmers have faced significant challenges due to the Trump administration’s tariffs, which drove up equipment costs and caused crop prices to fall. The Kansas Farmer’s Union says the tariffs contributed to the closure of hundreds of farms and added stress to an already unpredictable industry.

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