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US Agriculture Secretary Unveils Sweeping Crop Purchase and Antitrust Crackdown Amidst Market Volatility

agriculture

US Agriculture Secretary Unveils Sweeping Crop Purchase and Antitrust Crackdown Amidst Market Volatility

In a decisive move poised to reshape the American agricultural landscape, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins announced a substantial $480 million crop purchase program coupled with aggressive new antitrust measures. The announcement, made on September 25, 2025, signals a robust government intervention aimed at bolstering domestic farm incomes,

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Black Gold's Unexpected Encore: Metallurgical Coal Rises as Green Steel Ambitions Face Reality Check

Metallurgical Coal

Black Gold's Unexpected Encore: Metallurgical Coal Rises as Green Steel Ambitions Face Reality Check

September 24, 2025 – In a surprising twist for global commodity markets, metallurgical coal, a cornerstone of traditional steelmaking, is experiencing an unexpected resurgence. This counter-trend defies the prevailing narrative of rapid decarbonization, as the ambitious vision for "green steel" encounters significant economic and technological headwinds. The immediate implication

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