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S31 E05: Impact of Tariffs on Agriculture

The Illinois Farm Bureau explains its stance against tariffs.

Aired 08/02/2018 | Rating TV-G

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S31 E05: Impact of Tariffs on Agriculture

Season 31 Episode 5 | 26m 43sVideo has Closed Captions

The Illinois Farm Bureau explains its stance against tariffs.

Farm profit is down more than half since 2013. Soybean prices have declined more than half since 2012. About a third of American soybean production goes to China. China has imposed tariffs on soybeans and other agricultural products, creating an unclear future for farmers. The Illinois Farm Bureau reacts by explaining its opposition to tariffs and its support of multi-national trade agreements.

Aired 08/02/2018 | Rating TV-G

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At Issue is a local public television program presented by WTVP

At Issue

S31 E05: Impact of Tariffs on Agriculture

Season 31 Episode 5 | 26m 43sVideo has Closed Captions

Farm profit is down more than half since 2013. Soybean prices have declined more than half since 2012. About a third of American soybean production goes to China. China has imposed tariffs on soybeans and other agricultural products, creating an unclear future for farmers. The Illinois Farm Bureau reacts by explaining its opposition to tariffs and its support of multi-national trade agreements.

Aired 08/02/2018 | Rating TV-G

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