WLNS: Trade war takes a toll on Michigan farmers

Following the federal government's pledge of $12 billion in federal aid for farmers, WLNS-TV hit the fields to see how the trade war was impacting Michigan agriculture.

President Trump tours the nation’s heartland touting a trade break-through aimed at helping farmers.

Two of Michigan’s biggest industries are farming and automobiles, and both have been impacted by new trade tariffs.

Farmers here in Michigan are glad President Trump is moving forward and finding new markets for soybean fields, but they hope a solution is coming long term.

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