The Powers That Be: Daily The Soy Boy Rebellion
Apr 10, 2025
Abby Livingston, a savvy journalist at Puck who specializes in Capitol Hill and national politics, dives into the fallout of Trump's protectionist policies on American farmers. She discusses how Republican representatives are grappling with the backlash against tariffs, and the potential shift in red state politics as agricultural workers feel the pinch. Abby also breaks down the latest drama surrounding the Farm Bill and its implications for the upcoming midterms, highlighting the deep ties between farming and electoral dynamics.
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Tariff Anxieties
- Republican senators' anxieties about Trump's tariffs are evident, even if not always explicitly stated.
- Subtle cues like calls for deals and expressions of worry reveal their true feelings.
Farmers' Vulnerability
- Farmers, a key constituency in many states, are particularly vulnerable to tariff impacts.
- Their precarious profit margins make them sensitive to price fluctuations caused by trade wars.
Iowa Hogs
- A woman in Iowa expressed anger towards California's hog import standards, impacting Iowa farmers.
- This highlights how seemingly unrelated policies can have significant political and economic consequences.