Letter to the Editor for Monday, Sept. 7

A letter to the editor published for Monday, Sept. 7 argues that Rep. Michael Baumgartner is harming the Palouse region and its farmers by aligning with Donald Trump’s policies. The author claims Baumgartner supports the Trump administration’s actions, pointing to what they describe as weakened export markets for crops such as wheat, lentils, and dry peas. They also cite sweeping tariffs that, according to the letter, pushed down commodity prices and shifted demand away from Asia, where the writer says over 90% of Palouse wheat was exported. The letter mentions HR7567 as part of what it calls “temporary relief assistance,” and urges voters to replace Baumgartner on Nov. 4 with Carmela Conroy.