Max Armstrong looks at the concern that a trade dispute with China could create a long-tail impact. Max recalls that a trade embargo with Japan in the 1970s led that company to invest in South American production. China is investing in Brazil and other trade partners. China is Brazil’s trading partner.

Farm Progress America is a daily look at key issues in agriculture. It is produced and presented by Max Armstrong, veteran farm broadcaster and host of This Week in Agribusiness.

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