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Trump’s Executive Orders: Good news & bad news for farmers

By January 22, 2025No Comments

Trump’s Executive Orders include requirements related to taxes, tariffs, fuel, and workers.  “Trump ordered freezing any rules yet to be finalized, e.g., the clean fuel tax incentive guidance unveiled earlier this month.  Both legal and illegal immigration were targeted and are likely to mean worker shortages on farms at harvest time and in meat and other food processing plants all year.  Trump also targeted the American citizen children of undocumented immigrants.   The 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada have been delayed, but Trump appears to support allowing E-15 fuels year-round.

Joshua Baethge, Farm Progress: Trump’s Executive Orders:  What they mean for farmers