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Tariffs threaten N.C. sweet potato exports, squeeze farmers

Business North Carolina Magazine

Apr 22, 2025

North Carolina, which grows 64% of U.S. sweet potatoes, faces export declines due to rising tariffs amid Trump's trade war. With $129M in 2024 exports at stake, leaders urge coordi…

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Tariffs threaten N.C. sweet potato exports, squeeze farmers

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