Texas Standard For July 6, 2018
Washington imposes tariffs on its biggest trading partner, China fires back with duties of its own. This means trade war – but what does it mean for Texas? As Stevie Ray might say, “stranded caught in the crossfire”. We’ll explore possible collateral damage to the Texas economy as the result of this new trade war. And: South Korea invaded- by fire ants. Now officials are calling on some expert advice – from Texans, of course. How A&M’s hoping to soften the sting on the Korean peninsula. All that, plus the week that was in Texas politics, Dave Alvin of Blasters fame along with celebrated Flatlander Jimmie Dale Gilmore and more and more:
Miguel Gutierrez Jr./KUT
Social Media Producer Wells Dunbar gives us the talk of Texas each day.
More from 07/06/2018
In The Trade War With China, Texas Is On The Front Lines
Amid Free Trade Concerns, Mexican Peanut Company Expands Production To Conroe
News Roundup: New Data Shows Over Half Of The State Is Now Experiencing Drought
South Korean Town Turns To Texas A&M Professor to Fend Off Fire Ants
Here’s What Bishop Michael Curry Has To Say About the Immigrant Crisis in Texas
On ‘Downey To Lubbock,’ Jimmie Dale Gilmore And Dave Alvin Join Their Texas And California Sounds
Typewriter Rodeo: What Was That Roadkill?
Federal Authorities Scramble To Reunite Families By Deadline
