The Indicator from Planet Money cover image

What do farmers do in a trade war?

The Indicator from Planet Money

00:00

Farming Challenges Amidst Trade Wars

This chapter delves into the struggles of American farmers amid a trade war, focusing on the dual pressures of rising input costs and falling commodity prices. It also examines how automation and larger equipment are reshaping labor needs on farms, creating a financially unstable environment for many agriculturalists.

Transcript
Play full episode

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app