By Tom Barton, Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau
Farmers and business leaders say the U.S. Supreme Court鈥檚 decision striking down President Donald Trump鈥檚 sweeping tariffs Feb. 20 underscores the need for stability in trade policy, while also amplifying concerns about the economic strain tariffs have placed on agriculture and manufacturing sectors.
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