President Trump ‘Orders’ American Companies Out Of China, Fungus Threatening Bananas

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A fungus that’s been threatening banana crops around the world has shown up in the Americas. We find out how it could affect the bananas and other warm weather crops here. We also look at a 1970s law President Trump says authorizes him to bar American companies from doing business in China.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Judith Alison Lee Guest
  • Caitilyn Allen Guest

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