TARIFF AGENDA IS STICKING KANSAS WITH THE BILL
As costs keep rising across Kansas, Republican candidates for governor continue to stand by the same tariff-driven agenda that helped create the problem.
This week’s reporting showed businesses still scrambling to recover money from the unlawful tariffs, soybean producers absorbing deep trade-war losses, Kansas farmers facing record fertilizer costs, and oil and fuel prices jumping again over the weekend.
This past week:
KANSAS FARMERS ARE GETTING HIT WITH RECORD FERTILIZER COSTS
KWCH reported that Kansas farmers are entering another expensive growing season under record fertilizer prices, with costs climbing even higher as conflict in the Middle East adds new pressure. For producers across Kansas, yet another key input cost is moving in the wrong direction as planting season begins.
BUSINESSES ARE STILL CLEANING UP TRUMP’S TARIFF MESS
Importers can begin filing for refunds on up to $166 billion in illegal Trump tariffs after the Supreme Court ruled he exceeded his authority. While big corporations line up for relief, Kansas families are still stuck with the elevated prices those illegal tariffs pushed onto groceries, everyday essentials, and the cost of living.
THE TRADE WAR IS STILL HITTING SOYBEAN COUNTRY
Even with federal aid, farmers still lost nearly $75 per harvested acre on the 2025 soybean crop after Trump’s trade war with China undercut a critical export market. Hays Post reported that Kansas soybean farmers are still feeling the damage, with tariff fallout and rising fertilizer costs continuing to squeeze producers.
FUEL COSTS ARE KEEPING PRESSURE ON EVERYTHING ELSE
Oil jumped roughly 5% to 6% again on April 19–20 as the Strait of Hormuz remained disrupted, and Energy Secretary Chris Wright said U.S. gas prices may stay above $3 a gallon until next year. AAA’s April 20 data showed Kansas diesel at $4.712, up from $3.282 a year ago, while regular gas stood at $3.473, up from $2.838 a year ago.