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Feb 1, 2019

Apples to apples

The impacts of the trade war with China are widespread. Today we’ll zoom in on agriculture, and a family farm in Washington that’s feeling it. Plus, the latest on Foxconn, which now says it’s backing away from building TVs in Wisconsin in favor of advanced manufacturing. Plus, after living through the government shutdown, discouraged federal workers might be seeking out other employment opportunities.

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Segments From This Episode

What kind of manufacturing jobs are in America’s future?
by Amy Scott
Foxconn says building TV screens in Wisconsin doesn't make sense. But R&D and advanced manufacturing do.
The trade war impacts everything from Apple to apples
by Kai Ryssdal, Sean McHenry and Liz Sanchez
Sean Gallup/Getty Images
How the U.S.-China trade war is affecting agribusiness and the rest of the global economy.
How a minor tap on the fender can require thousands of dollars in repairs
by Ben Bradford
Ben Bradford/Marketplace
Increasingly popular advanced safety features can create surprising costs for consumers.

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The impacts of the trade war with China are widespread. Today we’ll zoom in on agriculture, and a family farm in Washington that’s feeling it. Plus, the latest on Foxconn, which now says it’s backing away from building TVs in Wisconsin in favor of advanced manufacturing. Plus, after living through the government shutdown, discouraged federal workers might be seeking out other employment opportunities.

The Team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer
Maria Hollenhorst Producer II
Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Apples to apples