Back on Campaign Trail in Iowa, Trump Bets Big on Tariffs and Blaming Biden

Iowa ag workers hope Trump addresses farming challenges during speech in Clive

As President Trump addresses energy and the economy, Iowa farmers express their hopes for solutions to agricultural issues, including low crop prices and tariffs.

As Trump Promotes Economy in Iowa, Many Residents Feel Pain

President Trump headed to Iowa on Tuesday to once again try to convince Americans that he is focused on “affordability.” He had some explaining to do. Iowa, a state whose economy is heavily reliant on farming, has been struggling under the weight of Mr. Trump’s economic policies, particularly his approach to trade. The president’s barrage of tariffs last year increased the cost of machinery and materials that many Iowan farmers rely on. The pric…

Back on campaign trail in Iowa, Trump bets big on tariffs and blaming Biden

Here are three takeaways from President Donald Trump’s visit to Iowa on Tuesday, his first midterm campaign tour stop of 2026.

Trump sells tariffs as farmers’ win in Iowa, but many aren’t buying it

As US president courts rural voters before midterms, growers fear Beijing may retaliate against Trump policies by curbing purchases again.