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Squeezed by tariffs and Iran war, farmers say they face a new crisis - The Washington Post

Published by The Washington Post By Jarrell Dillard · 25 August 2026 at 20:00
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Squeezed by tariffs and Iran war, farmers say they face a new crisis - The Washington Post
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The president's policies are driving up prices for fertilizer, fuel and machinery. Meanwhile, a campaign to deliver emergency farm aid has stalled on Capitol Hill.

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