IL Corn Growers Association Weighs in on Supreme Court Decision, Trade Deals

Today, the Supreme Court issued a ruling against President Trump’s use of the International Emergency Powers Act to impose tariffs. In response, IL Corn Growers Association (ICGA) President and Illinois farmer Mark Bunselmeyer issued the following statement:

“Illinois corn farmers export more than half of our annual corn crop, making trade critical for us. We hope for clarity about our relationships with international customers and certainty for our markets. Together with our national partners, ICGA is now considering the court’s decision and working to understand what this means for our state’s more than 70,000 corn farmers.

"What we already know is that tariffs raise the costs of key agricultural inputs like crop protectant tools and steel. Any policies that can alleviate input cost increases for our members is crucial during this difficult economic climate.”