Alan Rappaport

In this discussion, Alan Rappaport, an economic policy reporter at The New York Times, and Tom Polancic, a food and agriculture reporter for Reuters, join farmer Philip Good from Mississippi. They delve into how Trump's tariffs have skyrocketed costs for farmers while crop prices plummet. Philip shares his family's challenges on the farm and practical cost-cutting strategies. The talk also touches on the recent trade deal with China and its implications, alongside concerns about market unpredictability and the impact of cheap Argentine soybeans.