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Jennifer McClellan: “Trade wars have been disastrous for Virginia, particularly…”

Featuring: Jennifer McClellan, Democratic | U.S. House Virginia, District 4

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Published October 27, 2025 | Video Starts at 00:55

How have the president's trade wars impacted Virginia and your constituents? Congresswoman Well, I can tell you those Trade wars have been disastrous for Virginia, particularly our farmers. who at this point in the harvest have a significant order into China. Right now we have farmers in Virginia that have soybeans that are some sitting in the fields … (00:55–01:01)

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