VIEWPOINT | Why bipartisanship matters for South Dakota farmers
Guest column by Shane Merrill, Chair of the South Dakota Democratic Party
A question many have asked over the past few months is my opinion on the tariffs and the farm bill and how it will impact the American farmer. As is often the case in today’s political environment, once a question is asked, a raging discussion ensues without any real details emerging. The “I’m right-you're wrong” attitude.
In my short political life, I have always tried to take the opinions of both sides and look to the facts. Which makes me seriously question if tariffs on our greatest trading partners for agriculture exports will have positive effects for those of us in ag production.
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