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U.S. ag export demand an evolving puzzle

From the International Trade series

Aaron Viner
Nov 11, 2023
Nov 11, 2023

A barge navigates the Mississippi River outside Foley, Mo., in late October. The U.S. ag export market is approaching nearly $200 billion per year.
Photo courtesy Tony Patullo

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Trade relations have been a major source of volatility in agricultural markets over the years.

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