Iowa Farmers Caught in Trade War | Calgary News

The Iowa State Fair isn’t just about butter cows and corn dogs—it’s a political battleground where farmers are feeling the sting of Trump’s trade war with Canada, the state’s biggest export market. With 30% of Iowa’s exports going to Canada and looming tariffs threatening to hit 50%, farmers say uncertainty is crippling their businesses. Negotiations stall as polls show tighter races for governor and Senate this year, reflecting voter frustration. While U.S. officials defend the strategy as boosting American competitiveness, Iowa Republicans tread carefully—supporting some policies but not all. With August 19th fast approaching and no deal in sight, Canada may soon prepare retaliatory moves—including bringing back U.S. alcohol—just in case. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c0e0075a659484dc