Trump’s fertilizer tariffs could disrupt US crop production, from tomatoes to corn

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By Frida GarzaMar 14, 2025, 4:00 am370 ptsTop
Farming is a risky business. Growing food for sale has always been subject to unpredictable weather conditions, shifts in price, and the spread of disease. As of last week, farmers in the United States now also have to contend with the second Trump administration’s tariffs. On Tuesday, March 4, President…

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