EPISODE · Oct 23, 2025 · 11 MIN
Leslie Rutledge | Trump, China, and the Future of Soybean Farmers
from The Steve Gruber Show · host Chancellor
Steve sits down with Leslie Rutledge, Arkansas Lieutenant Governor and soybean farmer, to discuss America’s soybean industry and trade challenges with China. They explore the impact of China reducing U.S. soybean purchases, what it means for farmers, and how this situation could actually present opportunities for American agriculture to diversify and reduce dependence on foreign markets. Rutledge highlights the importance of economic independence, smart trade policies, and supporting farmers across the country.
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Steve sits down with Leslie Rutledge, Arkansas Lieutenant Governor and soybean farmer, to discuss America’s soybean industry and trade challenges with China. They explore the impact of China reducing U.S. soybean purchases, what it means for farmers, and how this situation could actually present opportunities for American agriculture to diversify and reduce dependence on foreign markets. Rutledge highlights the importance of economic independence, smart trade policies, and supporting farmers across the country.
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