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Trade leaders see EU roadblocks ahead

Gene Lucht
Nov 10, 2021
Nov 10, 2021 Updated Nov 16, 2021

Trade flags — IFT photo by Phyllis Coulter

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Trade continues to be an important issue for American agriculture, but negotiations offer challenges, according to a panel of trade experts.

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