The farm sector is breathing a sigh of relief as tariffs against both Canada and Mexico have been paused for 30 days. However, we are still keeping a close eye on negotiations and the looming impact on agriculture.
The Fertilizer Institute President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch joined RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander to discuss the ag industry response to the tariff pause, the impact on agriculture, and Brooke Rollins’ nomination advancement.
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