Two Rivers farmer concerned about Trump's tariffs impact

Russell Strutz, a dairy farmer from Two Rivers, has been closely monitoring the impact of tariffs since President Trump took office. He runs a farm with 1,400 cattle and understands that the dairy industry has very tight profit margins. Strutz is concerned about how tariffs might affect his business, but he believes it is too soon to determine their full impact. As a fifth-generation farmer, Strutz is dedicated to his work. He commented on the uncertainty in the dairy market, saying that many exports support dairy prices. If exports decline, it could create serious problems for farmers like him. Despite his worries, he remains hopeful that the tariffs will eventually lead to positive outcomes. Strutz acknowledges it is difficult to predict which specific tariffs will cause the most damage. He has experienced some price increases due to the trade war. For example, a recent rise in hay prices could have cost him significantly, but he was able to avoid it due to a delay in the tariffs. Overall, while he is attentive to the situation, Strutz is not overly stressed at this point. He feels that the future remains uncertain, but he continues to operate his farm day by day.