The President of the United States, Donald Trump, highlighted this Thursday the advances of his administration in agricultural matters during a roundtable held in Wisconsin, where he defended the policies implemented to strengthen the rural sector and assured that American farmers will benefit from a stronger economy, lower production costs, and new export opportunities.
The meeting took place at ''Custer Farms'', a farm located near Chippewa Falls, and brought together producers, ranchers, federal officials, and local political representatives. The visit marked Trump's first trip to the state since his return to the White House and was presented by the administration as an opportunity to assess the results of the initiatives promoted over the past year in favor of American agriculture.
During his speech, the president praised the role of farmers in the country's development and stated that they continue to be one of the fundamental pillars of the national economy.
''You built this country. Today we are celebrating historic advances for some of the hardest working and most loyal patriots of the United States: our farmers,'' Trump declared before a crowd gathered at the farm.
President Donald Trump highlighted his agricultural and livestock policy at ''Custer Farms'' and praised the U.S. primary sector
The president acknowledged that producers have faced difficulties related to supply chains, rising energy costs, and increasing fertilizer prices. However, he maintained that many of these pressures were the result of temporary imbalances and assured that prices will begin to decrease as the economic measures of his administration continue to yield results.
Trump stated that conditions for the sector will improve significantly in the coming months and expressed confidence that farmers will see concrete benefits before the end of summer.
The president also took the opportunity to highlight the recent economic data released by the federal government. He noted that the creation of approximately 172,000 new jobs reflects the strength of the economic recovery and demonstrates that the growth policies promoted by the White House are generating positive results.
The meeting took place in front of a row of John Deere tractors and under a large banner with the slogan ''Fighting for American Farmers'', a message that encapsulated the administration's approach to the agricultural sector.
Among the measures highlighted by Trump were efforts to expand agricultural exports, reduce federal regulations deemed excessive, and lower production costs through more favorable energy policies. He also mentioned tax incentives aimed at facilitating the acquisition of agricultural machinery and new tools to boost investment in rural communities.
One of the most celebrated announcements by attendees was the expansion of tax benefits for family farms. According to the president, the doubling of certain exemptions related to estate taxes will allow thousands of farming families to preserve their properties and transfer them to future generations without facing excessive tax burdens.
Trump also defended the elimination of regulations related to electric vehicles, arguing that many of them imposed costly obligations on rural communities without considering the specific needs of the agricultural sector.
Another central aspect of the day was the performance of Wisconsin's dairy industry, historically known as ''America’s Dairyland'' for its importance in milk and dairy production. The president stated that dairy exports from the state have increased by approximately $1.2 billion since his return to power, a result he attributed to the opening of new markets and the trade policies of his administration.
President Trump highlighted the increase in dairy exports and defended the elimination of regulations on electric cars
The Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, supported this assessment and stated that the United States has secured 19 new trade agreements over the past year. She explained that these agreements will open opportunities for producers of milk, corn, ethanol, meat, and other American agricultural products.
''We are going to break export records because the best agricultural products in the world are American,'' Rollins stated during the meeting.
Among the participants was former professional football player Joe Thomas, a Hall of Famer and owner of a cattle farm in Wisconsin. Thomas highlighted the action plan promoted by the administration to strengthen small meat processors, a measure that will benefit producers who sell food directly to consumers.
For his part, Ken Custer, owner of the host farm, defended the need to maintain fair trading conditions to ensure the competitiveness of American farmers against their international competitors.
''We can compete with anyone in the world. What we need is fair trade,'' he stated.
The United States Secretary of Agriculture assured that the United States will face a record in exports
In addition to farmers and rural entrepreneurs, the roundtable included Secretary Rollins, Senator Ron Johnson, and Congressman Derrick Van Orden, who highlighted various federal investments aimed at strengthening rural communities and improving economic opportunities outside major urban centers.
While small groups of protesters gathered near the airport and on some streets close to the event, hundreds of supporters arrived at the farm early to attend the activity. The public's response reflected the political importance of Wisconsin, a state considered crucial in national elections where Trump managed to prevail in the 2024 elections.
At the end of the meeting, the president thanked the support received from the state's voters and reiterated that his administration will continue to prioritize policies aimed at strengthening American agriculture, increasing domestic production, and expanding opportunities for rural families.
Senator Ron Johnson was present at the event that brought together producers, ranchers, and other federal officials
