WEST ALLIS, Wis. — As President Donald Trump’s trade war threatens to drive down the price of agricultural products, Wisconsin farmers say they’re confident that the president’s sweeping tariffs will pay off.

“I’m super supportive of fair and free trade, and I think the end result is gonna be good when we get done with the process,” Kevin Klahn, a grain farmer from the village of Brooklyn, Wisconsin, said. “But there’s gonna be some pain in the meantime.”

Trump’s long-promised tariffs on imports from dozens of countries took effect on Thursday, and more could be on the way as the White House’s negotiations with China continue. Increased import taxes are expected to raise prices for consumers, and retaliatory tariffs could make it difficult for U.S. exporters to find buyers for their go

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