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Geopolitics and grain don't mix, say these Montana farmers

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Farmers in states bordering Canada say they are reeling from President Trump's trade wars and resulting retaliatory tariffs.

And it's just not neighborly.

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  • Reported by NPR Top and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:33:19 UTC.

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