NCFC President: “Tariffs and retaliation against tariffs really come back on American ag”

The farm sector is reacting to the latest tariff movement, which has all of agriculture speculating over the potential impact for farmers on both sides of the border.

President and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, Chuck Conner spoke with RFD-TV’s own Jennifer Smith on what he is hearing from the ag industry, possible ripple effects, and updates on negotiations.

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