全球媒体聚焦 | 美媒：通货膨胀和关税政策下的美国农民在苦苦挣扎

Core Viewpoint - Despite a $12 billion relief plan from the U.S. federal government, American farmers continue to struggle under the impacts of inflation and tariff policies [1][3]. Group 1: Government Relief and Its Implications - The U.S. government has announced significant funding to assist farmers in response to the adverse effects of tariff policies on agriculture [3]. - The relief plan implicitly acknowledges that past government policies have fundamentally altered the agricultural landscape and threaten farmers' livelihoods [3][4]. - There is uncertainty regarding whether these damaging policies will also harm the relationship between the president and his most loyal voter base [3]. Group 2: Economic Challenges Faced by Farmers - Farmers have faced rising costs for tractors, combines, and fertilizers due to tariffs imposed on specific goods from countries like Canada [4]. - The Iowa Farmers Union leader expressed concerns that the current situation has dismantled trade systems without establishing effective plans for reconstruction [4]. - A significant increase of 60% in bankruptcy filings among farmers in the first half of this year compared to the same period in 2024 has been reported, marking the highest level since 2020 [5]. Group 3: Historical Context and Current Sentiments - Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley noted that farmers are experiencing a "storm" of low food prices, high input costs, industry consolidation, and tariff policy uncertainty, reminiscent of the agricultural crisis in the 1980s [7]. - The president of the Iowa Soybean Association indicated that the government relief may not be sufficient, with many farmers fearing this could be their last year in business [7]. - Farmers are questioning the effectiveness of the government relief plan, with some expressing a preference for more sensible economic and trade policies over reliance on government aid [8].