Matt Rivers

Matt Rivers, ABC News correspondent, provides an insightful look into the U.S.-China trade war's effects on soybean farmers. He explains why soybeans are crucial to American agriculture and how tariffs targeted this key export. Through on-the-ground interviews in Nebraska, listeners hear firsthand accounts of financial hardships faced by farmers. Rivers discusses the limitations of the China purchase deal and China's growing investments in South America, which could reshape the soybean market. He also delves into U.S. policy implications and the future of soybean farming.