More Support For Farmers Caught In Trade War, Trump Bypasses Congress On Arms Sales To Middle East

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Amid ongoing tariffs and counter tariffs, a new round of financial relief for farmers is on the horizon. We look at the impact in Wisconsin and beyond. And the Trump administration is using an emergency declaration to circumvent Congress and expedite arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Steve Deller Guest
  • Ali Abootalebi Guest

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