How Kansas Suddenly Became a Battleground State

New York Times: “Kansas’s farming-heavy economy has been buffeted by challenges both of the president’s making and out of his control.”

“Mr. Trump’s war with Iran has driven up the costs of gasoline and diesel.”

“The president, as part of his trade wars, has allowed a flood of ground beef imports into the United States with lower tariffs, squeezing Kansas cattle farmers.”

“And the administration’s immigration crackdown has rattled ranchers who rely on immigrants to keep the cattle supply chain moving.”