Reported 2 days ago
Montana barley farmers like Mitch Konen are concerned about the impact of tariffs on their export markets as U.S. beer consumption declines to its lowest in over 40 years. With necessary exports to Mexico at risk and increasing production costs due to tariffs on fertilizers and agricultural goods, farmers fear their livelihoods are in jeopardy. The ongoing tariff disputes and shifts in consumer preferences away from beer pose further threats to the industry.
Source: YAHOO