Hog farmers count losses as White House raps China on trade

The U.S.-China trade dispute could cut $2.2 billion out of hog farmer revenue this year, said a farm group representing pork producers on Tuesday, shortly before the White House said it would impose tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese products, possibly before the end of June. China’s Ministry of Commerce responded by saying it has… » Read More

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