Durum market remains stable, resilient

Mark Conlon
Apr 27, 2025
Apr 27, 2025

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Thus far, a number of the grain markets, including the durum market, appear to be stable and resilient against the uncertainty and volatility surrounding the on-again/off-again tariffs and a potential trade war with China.

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