OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Governor Kim Reynolds ★ Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer
Governor Kim Reynolds ★ Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
MEDIA CONTACT: Mason Mauro, (515) 745-2840, [email protected]
Gov. Reynolds issues statement on tariffs going into effect on ‘Liberation Day’
DES MOINES— Today, Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement on President Donald J. Trump’s rollout of taxes on foreign imports:
“The Biden administration consistently ignored the needs of Iowa farmers. They failed to deliver a Farm Bill, refused to expand market access, and turned a balanced ag trade situation into a shocking $50 billion deficit. Instead of standing up to countries like Brazil, Biden chose to reward them - importing more ethanol after they slapped tariffs on ours.
President Trump is using tariffs as leverage - to force our trading partners to the table and put America’s farmers first. My job is to protect Iowans, and I’m working directly with the administration to ease the short-term impact, keep our ag economy strong, and open the door to new export opportunities.”
President Trump is using tariffs as leverage - to force our trading partners to the table and put America’s farmers first. My job is to protect Iowans, and I’m working directly with the administration to ease the short-term impact, keep our ag economy strong, and open the door to new export opportunities.”
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