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Louisiana Rice Farmers on Tariffs: “Good idea but there’s still collateral damage”

Retaliatory tariffs have left Louisiana rice farmers in the middle of international trade disputes.

March 19, 2025 12:45 PM • 
RFD NEWS STAFF, Currey McCullough

All the talk around tariffs has farmers concerned, with some feeling like they are caught in the middle. Now, retaliatory tariffs have left Louisiana rice farmers in the middle of international trade disputes.

This Week in Louisiana Agriculture takes us along to see if recent policy changes help.

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