cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/35684522

Despite his support for Trump, Ragland has become increasingly vocal about the need for immediate trade resolution. “We desperately need to get something rectified quickly with China, our biggest export customer,” he told CNN. “We wanna encourage the administration to get a proactive trade deal done.”

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    Even if they’re harvested, the US government would rather the food go to waste than to buy it and distribute it to those who need it. It’s been happening since the start of the tariffs and withdrawal of foreign aid funds.