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Farmers said they're struggling to survive amid record diesel prices under Trump's administration. Agricultural leaders warned the cost of fuel is making farming unsustainable.
Agricultural leaders are warning that record diesel prices under Trump's administration are making farming economically unsustainable. Farmers depend on diesel for equipment operation, transportation, and processing, so fuel costs directly hit profit margins. The complaints are coming from Trump's traditional base, which makes them politically awkward for the administration.
Farmers are price-takers on fuel; they can't negotiate or find alternatives. When diesel hits record highs, their costs spike instantly. Trump's administration hasn't articulated a plan to address fuel prices, and energy policy isn't something the White House controls directly. But the complaint signals economic pain in rural America that contradicts the administration's messaging about prosperity.
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