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Walz concerned trade uncertainty is harming agriculture

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is concerned U.S. agriculture will be harmed by trade uncertainty. 

Walz, who a year ago was named the running mate for presidential candidate Kamala Harris, says farmers are used to uncertainty.

“They want to know what’s going to happen with trade, I think that’s the biggest thing. Commodity prices are low, and they’re worried about access to markets. So with that (uncertainty) being there, I think they’re looking to us (to not) add any more costs to us, don’t add anymore uncertainties.”

Speaking to Brownfield at Farmfest near Redwood Falls, Minnesota Wednesday, he said domestic markets become increasingly important when exports are in question.

“Sustainable aviation fuel is one that I talk about a lot, and some of the biofuels, about creating those markets.”