The Excerpt US and EU reach trade deal
Jul 28, 2025
A significant trade deal between the U.S. and the EU introduces a 15% tariff on European exports. Farmers are grappling with worker shortages due to immigration crackdowns. The discussion also highlights the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and recent legislative efforts for agricultural immigration reform. Plus, there’s a bipartisan initiative to establish a women's history museum in Washington, D.C., as female lawmakers push against budget constraints and diverse representation challenges.
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Immigration Raids Impact Farms
- Immigration raids have caused labor shortages on farms across the U.S. that worry farmers about getting crops picked.
- Presence of ICE enforcement has created fear and anxiety among farmworkers and farming communities.
Farmers' Reliance on Foreign Workers
- About 42% of U.S. farm workers lack legal status, down from 55% in 2001.
- Farmers say American-born workers rarely take farm jobs due to their difficulty, underscoring reliance on foreign workers.
Farm Worker Gabriel's Story
- Gabriel, a 42-year-old Mexican farm worker, describes long hours cultivating various crops despite immigration fears.
- Many workers without papers continue laboring but some consider leaving or skipping visa program renewals due to safety concerns.