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Trump promised Wisconsin’s farmers his trade wars would pay off. They’re still waiting

President Trump’s promise to restore US trade dominance won him deep support in farm country, which helped him secure his narrow victory in Wisconsin in 2016. But there are signs that some farmers are running out of patience with the trade wars.

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Trump promised Wisconsin’s farmers his trade wars would pay off. They’re still waiting

President Trump’s promise to restore US trade dominance won him deep support in farm country, which helped him secure his narrow victory in Wisconsin in 2016. But there are signs that some farmers are running out of patience with the trade wars.

Share your thoughts: Trump promised Wisconsin’s farmers his trade wars would pay off. They’re still waiting

President Trump’s promise to restore US trade dominance won him deep support in farm country, which helped him secure his narrow victory in Wisconsin in 2016. But there are signs that some farmers are running out of patience with the trade wars.

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