Statement by Mark McHargue, President, regarding wew tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China
“It is no secret Nebraska’s farm and ranch families are heavily dependent upon international customers for one third of their annual income. Nebraska’s exports of our top five agricultural products accounted for over $3.5 billion in 2024. Those sales helped support the largest segment of Nebraska’s economy, which hit a rough patch in 2024, falling 17% as compared to 2023. Today’s announced…