Seed Sector Responds to Tariff News
- On March 5, 2025
Earlier this week, the Trump administration announced additional tariffs imposed between the United States and its trading partners.
“As we approach the start of another planting season, American farmers and the seed companies that support them are facing a difficult economic landscape, as the costs of agricultural production continue to rise, and the global market landscape continues to shift. The news of additional tariffs, as well as expected retaliatory tariffs, introduce significant uncertainty that will negatively impact those who help grow the food, feed, fiber, and fuel for millions of American families,” said Andy LaVigne, President & CEO of the American Seed Trade Association.
To read ASTA’s full statement, click here.
