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Jim Costa: The Chinese recognize that. And the leverage they have chosen to use in not buying U.S. agricultural products has really…

On the recordSeptember 18, 2019
The Chinese recognize that. And the leverage they have chosen to use in not buying U.S. agricultural products has really hurt farm country.
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Jim Costa
Democratic · California

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Costa highlights the detrimental effects of China's trade practices on U.S. farmers.

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