THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump’s Odd New Tariff Musings Show How Badly He’s Screwing His Voters
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May 7, 2025 In this discussion, Matt Hildreth, Executive Director of RuralOrganizing.org, sheds light on the severe impact of Trump's trade war on rural America. He points out how farmers are already suffering and highlights the potential fallout from GOP cuts to Medicaid and food stamps for rural communities. Hildreth shares insights on the shifting political landscape, with rural voters increasingly disenchanted with Trump, revealing a key opportunity for Democrats to connect local issues with effective messaging.
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Trump's Trade War Hurts Farmers
- Trump's trade war and his unwillingness to negotiate are severely hurting rural American farmers.
- His policy prioritizes market leverage over farmers' economic realities.
Farmers Know and Suffer Trade War Impact
- Farmers are highly knowledgeable and dependent on global markets, especially China.
- The trade war's sudden tariff impact is destroying years of hard-earned market relationships.
Tariffs Affect Everyday Items
- A rural voter lamented the soaring price of screws at Home Depot, illustrating tariff effects beyond farming.
- Tariff costs penetrate daily rural life, causing widespread price increases for essentials.