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After President Trump announced tariffs on Chinese goods, China responded with their own tariffs on American goods. But China's tariffs seem targeted at farmers, who are right in the middle of America's reddest Republican-leaning heartland states. What are the political and economic implications of what might turn out to be a trade war with China? 

 - nonresident senior fellow at the Peterson Institute and professor of economics at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs

Guest 2: Politico Trade and Agriculture editor 

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What are the economic and political implications of a trade war with China?

Chinese tariffs on American imports are being imposed crops, like soybeans. Farmers, who predominantly voted for President Trump, will feel the impact of those tariffs. Economist Mary Lovely and Politico editor Pradnya Joshi joined host Kerri Miller to talk about the political and economic implications of a trade war.

Is China targeting Trump country with ag tariffs?

Thousands of pounds of corn flow from combine to tractor trailer. 

Is China targeting Trump country with tariffs?

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