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Dump Term 2 Part 6: Send in the Clowns

USA, USA.

Seth Muck, a farmer from New York state, says he too may reconsider how he votes in the midterms.

He says in the past he's voted "hard, hard Republican, hard conservative." But after feeling the impact of Trump's global trade agenda, he's considering backing candidates with a "bit more moderate-type agenda."

Muck says his cash crops and farm inputs have been affected the most, noting that the price of fertilizer is double what he paid last year. Though he still holds out hope that economic conditions could improve.

"Perhaps it's going to take a bit … like ripping off a Band-Aid," he said.

Even among those willing to be more patient with Trump and his economic vision, CBC News did not find any Americans at this Expo supportive of the heated rhetoric that has upended the Canada-U.S. relationship.

"I think it's needless, pointless and childish. Both sides," said Gary Craugh, a retired farmer from Wisconsin.
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