While farmer frustration with the Trump Administration continues to grow because of the trade war with China and small refinery waivers under the RFS, he still seems to have their support.
Bloomberg says support for the president bounced back this year, with 67 percent of farmers in a Farm Futures Survey saying they’ll support his re-election in 2020.
That number is up from last year, when Trump’s rural support dropped to under 60 percent, shortly after China introduced retaliatory tariffs on American soybeans.
In spite of the difficulties, growers still back Trump in his battle to reduce the trade deficit with countries like China.
A farmer in southern Minnesota spoke with Bloomberg, saying he didn’t like it but he understands the need to get a better trade deal for the U.S.
Only six percent of farmers who voted for Trump say they wouldn’t back him if the elections were held today.
Even two percent of Hillary Clinton voters in 2016 now say they’ll support Trump in 2020.
Farmers cite other issues outside of agriculture that help cement their support for the president, including health care, immigration, and education.