Trump meets Wisconsin farmers, pledges price relief

President Donald Trump sought to reassure farmers facing economic strain during a campaign-style roundtable in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, on Friday, promising relief from high costs while highlighting his administration’s agricultural policies. The event, held at a farm in a critical congressional district, was part of a broader effort to shore up support among rural voters ahead of the November midterm elections.

Farmers have contended with soaring costs for diesel fuel and fertilizer, challenges attributed in part to the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, which has disrupted energy markets. An April survey found a majority of farmers reported being unable to afford their full fertilizer needs. The president acknowledged these pressures but insisted the situation was temporary. He vowed that fertilizer and energy prices would decline significantly within 90 days, stating the administration had largely finished the war one way or the other.

Trump outlined a series of actions his administration has taken, including the elimination of the estate tax on family farms, the provision of billions in farm subsidies and trade assistance, and regulatory changes...