National Farmers Union President Rob Larew has expressed concern over President Trump's plan to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. Larew's statement highlights the potential negative impact these trade actions could have on U.S. agricultural products due to likely retaliatory measures from these countries.

"The trade actions announced by the president will almost certainly trigger significant retaliation against U.S. agricultural products," said Larew. He noted that this development comes during a period of uncertainty for farmers, with volatile commodity prices and high input costs, compounded by the absence of an updated farm bill.

Larew emphasized that "American family farmers and ranchers are always the first to bear the brunt of unilateral trade actions." While acknowledging support for efforts to hold trading partners accountable and bolster American manufacturing, he pointed out that NFU members have already faced substantial losses from previous trade disputes, particularly with China, leading to lost market access.

The NFU urges the president to devise a plan that protects and supports family farmers and ranchers before implementing any measures that could further strain farm and rural economies.