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Trade Shifts Shake American Farms | Topeka News
When trade wars hit, American farmers often pay the price—corn diverted to Mexico and South America crashes prices, while tariffs meant to protect manufacturing backfire, leaving agribusiness scrambling. Geopolitical shocks like the Strait of Hormuz crisis ripple through fertilizer costs, and a FTC probe into market concentration adds another layer of uncertainty. With prices already tight and global volatility looming, farmers brace for years of instability—and the lesson? In every policy shift, someone loses, and support for those hit hardest must be front and center. Listen in comfort:Get…
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