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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Rosemarie Zamora

US Farmers Raise Red Flag Over 'Unsustainable' Costs As Iran War Cuts Off Fertiliser Supply

Farmers are growing anxious as President Donald Trump considers a $10 billion bailout to offset the impact of tariffs disrupting the agricultural market (Credit: Pexels)

US farmers are feeling the brunt of financial pressure as fertiliser and fuel costs surge following disruptions linked to the Iran conflict.

The blocking of the Strait of Hormuz has driven energy prices higher in recent months, and because fertilisers depend on oil and natural gas, the increase is quickly raising farming costs across the United States.

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