Software giant that powers huge amounts of the world wide web. Wherever yourejoining me from Around The World, once again, a big hello and a warm welcome to the show. You know, it seems not a week goes by without farmers somewhere taking to the streets, complaining about the difficulties of making ends meet. Its an industry thats crucial to economies everywhere as well as global trade and, of course, an industry thats fundamental to human survival. Problems ranging from cheap imports to strict rules about the environment and animal welfare, as well as those powerful supermarkets, it all means that farmers have been protesting across the globe, from europe, the uk and india, forcing politicians to listen. The farming industrys also having growing political influence in places including the us and new zealand, as an unprecedented number of countries hold elections this year. Theres also the impact of geopolitics because, in particular, the war in ukraine has made many longstanding proble
Have to pass on those costs to consumers. so it s going to mean higher prices on the probably not a huge effect. we don t have to worry about runaway inflation. but it s bad for inports. it s bad for american companies, importers. just last week there were 169 lawmakers and some republicans in there as well, asking the president to allow some exclusions from this latest round. you have the midterms 15 days away. is there any sense this is going to play there? there are so many enormous issues surrounding the midterms which you ve been talking about. like the idea that chinese trade negotiations are going to cause them to vote one way or the other. in a congressional district where jobs are depending on these companies, it could be a concern. it s conceivable. thank you very much for coming in. i like your jacket. thank you very much. up next, massive amounts of money being spent on the