Trump risks war backlash from the heartland: American farmers
President Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, triggering concerns over rising fertilizer costs for American farmers.
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President Trump's naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following failed talks with Iran is driving a massive spike in global fertilizer prices, threatening American farmers' planting season and increasing the risk of domestic political backlash and global food insecurity.
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