“Escalation is an understatement": RealAg Radio offers insight into growing trade tensions

While the tariff battle between China and the U.S. continues to escalate, the rest o the world finds reprieve in a flat 10% tariff.

Host of RealAg Radio Shaun Haney spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander about this week’s escalations, how it will impact ag exports, and what to watch over the weekend.

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