Industry Advisor Assesses Impacts of Tariffs on the Ag Economy

In summarizing recent tariff updates and the whirlwind of activity on trade disputes over the past months between the United States, Canada, Mexico and China, Kuehl presents facts and figures impacting farmers, equipment manufacturers and dealerships.

Writing in an early March editorial, Pinion Director of Government and Public Affairs Brian Kuehl focuses on ways U.S. agriculture is impacted by trade policies and shares what he feels is at stake for producers under the new tariffs announced by the Trump Administration. Kuehl, who leads the financial services and accounting firm’s Government and Public Affairs service area, leverages his background in environmental law and regulations. As such, his work, “The Impact of Trade Policies on U.S. Agriculture,” is focused on identifying and educating business owners on how to influence and change political systems for a market advantage.

“There’s just so much uncertainty,” said Kuehl in a discussion with Farm Equipment’s Managing Editor on the situation.

In summarizing recent tariff updates and the whirlwind of activity on trade disputes over the past months between the United States, Canada, Mexico and China, Kuehl presents facts and figures impacting farmers, equipment manufacturers and dealerships. Portions of his published article are provided here with permission.