Max Armstrong notes that while trade is a key topic, we should also keep an eye on the economic health for other countries around the world. Max looks at a CoBank report on what can shape the rural economy with some interesting insights on China and other trade partners.

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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