US midwestern farmers struggle as bumper crops push prices down, threatening losses amid trade tensions.

US midwestern farmers face financial struggles due to a bumper crop of corn and soybeans, leading to lower prices despite high growing costs. Economists predict potential losses, with the situation worsening if trade tensions escalate into a trade war. China is diversifying its suppliers, investing in Brazilian agriculture, which could further impact US exports and farmers' incomes.

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