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What do farmers do in a trade war?

The Indicator from Planet Money

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Farmers in Crisis: The Trade War's Toll

This chapter delves into the severe consequences of the ongoing U.S.-China trade war on farmers, particularly an Illinois soybean farmer. It analyzes the troubling shift from hope to worry as tariffs cripple exports and emphasize the broader economic volatility that affects agricultural success.

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