Tariffs
Tariffs, also known as taxes on imported goods, are a tool used by President Donald Trump as part of his overall economic vision. As U.S. agriculture navigates tariffs and their implications on trade, commodity prices, input costs and more, ag economists and farmers remain divided on the effectiveness of tariffs and what the changes mean for the broader economy and livelihoods.
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This would come ahead of a broader tariff push expected on April 2.
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Corn, soybeans and wheat each favored the downside in the overnight session, though buying interest in wheat picked up into the break.
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The new start date for tariffs is April 2, the date reciprocal tariffs are set to begin.
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Wheat futures mildly supported by sharp losses in the U.S. dollar.