From Tariffs to MAHA: How have political tensions impacted farm country?

The White House tariff plan appears to be back on track for now. A federal court put a hold on the ruling that said President Trump overstepped his authority with blanket tariffs.

With this stay in place, the 10% tariffs can be used while the courts discuss the case.

President and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, Chuck Conner spoke with RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender on the impact of the back-and-forth, the reconciliation bill, and the Make America Healthy Again report.

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