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Glenn Thompson: “Agriculture is the backbone of most of the world's economies, and heavily relies on international trade.”

On the recordMay 10, 2023
Agriculture is the backbone of most of the world's economies, and heavily relies on international trade.
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Glenn Thompson
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Thompson emphasizes the importance of agriculture and trade for economic stability.

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