This week on The Debrief: Tariff tensions, redistricting shakeup and a judicial standoff hits the high court. North Carolina braces for tariffs, judges strike key claims in NC redistricting lawsuits, and the state Supreme Court pauses the Griffin v. Riggs election. Don’t miss in depth analysis as we break down everything happening in politics and public policy, and what it means to you.
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The impact of trade war on NC sweet potatoes, other commodities
. “Access to export markets is significant for NC sweet potato producers, with exports totaling over $129.3 million in 2024. European countries, Canada, and Mexico represent top buyers of North Carolina sweet potatoes,” said Steve Troxler, commissioner of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture.