"Regretful Honey Farmer Reflects on Voting for Trump: 'I Should Have Explored Other Options' as Financial Losses Mount"

Farmers, traditionally among Donald Trump's staunchest supporters, are bracing for significant challenges due to his tariff strategies. Although larger tariffs are on hold, a 10% tariff on imports from 60 nations persists, raising concerns over retaliatory measures on exports. North Carolina beekeeper Jim Hartman lamented losing a $150,000 federal contract, crucial for local schools and food banks, after Trump’s budget cuts. With heightened costs and frozen hiring, Hartman reflects on his voting choices, emphasizing unexpected financial losses and uncertainty in his sector.