Accelerating trade war to throw Minnesota hog farmers into the red

Minnesota's pork producers, already stung by tariff hikes from China, are now being whacked with a round of duties from Mexico.

It's all part of a growing trade war, with longtime U.S. allies counterpunching after President Donald Trump imposed a round of tariffs on metal imports.

http://www.startribune.com/accelerating-trade-war-to-throw-minnesota-hog-farmers-into-the-red/484712111/