In response to President Trump's recent announcement of steep and far-reaching tariffs, National Farmers Union President Rob Larew issued a statement warning that the economic strain and uncertainty facing American family farmers have reached a breaking point. The statement highlights NFU’s concern that authoritarian trade practices are endangering the livelihoods of rural communities.

NFU President Rob Larew issued a statement on April 2, 2025, following the White House announcement of a new 10% reciprocal tariff. In his statement, he warned that these measures would have severe economic consequences for American family farmers and ranchers, urging policymakers to de-escalate trade tensions and implement fair trade policies that protect rural communities and sustain the nation’s food system.

The National Farmers Union president warned that Trump's sweeping tariff measures will raise costs, disrupt supply chains, and harm farmers, consumers, and businesses, highlighting his concerns about the administration's authoritarian trade policies.

The National Farmers Union, along with Italy's Coldiretti, issued a joint declaration and letter urging U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to engage in diplomatic negotiations aimed at de-escalating trade tensions. The move is intended to protect family farmers and rural communities from the economic fallout of escalating tariffs and supply chain disruptions.

NFU President Rob Larew testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry on February 5, 2025, advocating for a robust and fully funded farm bill aimed at protecting family farmers, ensuring fair markets, and supporting rural communities.

NFU President Rob Larew issued a statement urging President Trump to reconsider his plan to enact tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, warning that such unilateral trade actions would provoke retaliatory measures against U.S. agricultural exports and further harm family farmers and rural communities.

The National Farmers Union, alongside state affiliates and right-to-repair organizations, filed a complaint to the FTC alleging that John Deere's repair policies violate antitrust laws by forcing farmers to rely on proprietary repair services, thus monopolizing the repair market.

The OpenSecrets profile on National Farmers Union details political contributions of $66,925 and lobbying expenditures of $310,000 in the 2024 cycle, along with data on the revolving door trend among its lobbyists. This information highlights NFU’s active engagement in the political arena, representing its advocacy for family farmers and rural communities.

The OpenSecrets profile on the National Farmers Union highlights its ongoing lobbying activities, presenting annual lobbying totals and details on bills lobbied in 2024. This disclosure underscores NFU’s active engagement in political advocacy for family farmers and rural communities, aligning with democratic and transparent lobbying practices.

On January 6, 2021, the National Farmers Union issued a statement condemning the violent actions of far‐right insurrectionists at the U.S. Capitol, emphasizing the importance of democracy, free speech, and peaceful protest while reaffirming its commitment to social equality and the deep democratic values that underpin American freedoms.

On June 4, 2020, the National Farmers Union publicly condemned racism, stating that racism is rampant in agriculture and emphasizing its responsibility to confront the issue. Along with forming a cross-functional working group to address internal biases, NFU’s stance came amid broader conversations on racial injustice and systemic inequality in agricultural practices.