The Year Ahead: Forces that will shape the US rural economy in 2025
Brian Earnest, Tanner Ehmke, Jacqui Fatka, Rob Fox, Corey Geiger, Thomas Halverson, Jeff Johnston, Emmie Noyes, Christina Pope, Abbi Groves, Billy Roberts, Lauren Sturgeon Bailey, and Teri Viswanath
While the U.S. economy continues to outperform earlier expectations — delivering solid growth, low unemployment and moderating inflation — the rural economic outlook is less certain, as federal policy decisions tend to disproportionately impact rural industries. The outcome of the 2024 election cycle promises to significantly shape the federal government’s approach to everything from international trade and immigration to energy exploration and rural economic development.
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