American farmers

Farmers across the American farm belt are voicing despair over worsening economic conditions, with one asking whether it is 'really worth it to keep going on.' The report highlights mounting financial strain in rural agricultural communities, where falling incomes and rising costs are pushing some producers to a breaking point. The stark language of the quote is drawing attention to the human toll of the farm economy downturn.

With five weeks until the US midterm elections, critics say three of Donald Trump's attempts to bring down prices have collapsed. A tariff-free beef import plan drew a revolt from farmers, a proposed diesel export ban faced pushback from the oil industry, and proposed $5,000 checks to Americans met resistance even among Republicans. Inflation has run above the Federal Reserve's target since 2021, and economists argue the administration's own policies are contributing to cost-of-living pressures dominating the campaign.