WATCH: Rollins defends Trump's trade war with Canada while acknowledging 'concern' from farmers
Key Points:
- Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins acknowledged the concerns of American farmers regarding the escalating trade war with Canada but expressed confidence that the U.S. will ultimately benefit.
- Rollins praised President Donald Trump for making tough decisions and described him as the "ultimate negotiator" in trade matters.
- The comments came after Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on approximately $20 billion worth of American goods in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports, including dairy products.
- Rollins urged farmers and ranchers to trust the negotiation process, believing that the final outcome will favor American agriculture.