West Coast ports are moving again, but will we see ripple effects?

While the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have resumed shipping commodities, the temporary closure has created some uncertainty for the U.S. food supply chain.

Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, Mike Steenhoek spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on the latest hurdles, how it has impacted freight containers, and what ripple effects may arise.

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