1. United States
2. N.D.
3. Letter

The harmful effects of the tariffs on U.S. agriculture are clear and concerning. Farmers across states like North and South Dakota are already experiencing devastating impacts, with prices for their products dropping while costs for essential inputs like fertilizer and equipment rise sharply due to the tariffs. These retaliatory tariffs threaten the livelihoods of hardworking American farmers and risk permanent damage to the agriculture sector which forms the economic backbone of many states. Beyond the immediate financial strain, the tariffs have created an atmosphere of uncertainty that discourages investment and slows economic growth. Even if the tariffs are reversed, the loss of predictability has shaken confidence in a way that cannot be easily undone. Continuing down this path puts the future viability of American agriculture at risk. The tariffs are harming the very citizens and industries they are supposed to protect. Urgent reconsideration and removal of these misguided tariffs is needed before irreversible harm is done to U.S. agriculture and rural communities dependent on it. A course-correction to prioritize domestic farmers and ensure fair trade without punitive tariffs is imperative to safeguard this vital economic sector.