‘Perfect storm’ of factors hits Washington apple farmers, driving bankruptcies, consolidation Trump’s 2018 tariffs are among the developments that undercut state’s apple market, devastating small farmers January 6, 2025 Henry Brannan Challenges include rising labor costs and stagnant prices paid to farmers, but also dramatic apple oversupply caused by increased farm efficiency and the loss of major international markets due to then-President Donald Trump’s 2018 tariffs. Read More