Billions in tariff refunds are now available to businesses nationwide, but farmers in Clinton County say they may not see that money come back despite the higher prices they paid.
- Billions in federal tariff refunds are now available to businesses nationwide
- The money goes directly to businesses, meaning farmers and consumers who absorbed higher costs may not see relief
- Clinton County farmers say they are struggling with high expenses and doubt the funds will trickle down
WATCH: Clinton County farmers face uncertainty over federal tariff refunds
Clinton County farmers face uncertainty over federal tariff refunds
The refunds come after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs President Trump put in place using emergency powers in February. The refunds would go directly to the businesses that paid the tariffs, not necessarily the farmers or consumers who absorbed the higher costs.
Robert Reese is a fourth-generation farmer in DeWitt Township producing corn, soybeans, beef and more. Farming has always been in his roots, but he said right now is one of the most challenging times to be in agriculture.
“Everything we’ve touched is more expensive, and what we’re selling is not worth more,” Reese said…