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Ag's Dependence on China... and the Consequences

March 24, 2023

We are in turbulent times. We make a living selling “stuff” that is made all over the globe — especially in China. Events are occurring that could have catastrophic fallouts for us. China is about to meet with Russia who is in a war with us via proxy Ukraine and is about to furnish its new high-tech tank killer missiles to destroy the German Leopard and later our M1 tanks, before they reach the battlefield. We then will slap sanctions on China, China will invade Taiwan and halt all shipments to us and our allies as they turn into a co-ecosystem with Russia and the Middle East until we are forced to peace talks without us ever firing a shot.

Head over to Rural Lifestyle Dealer to see Tim Brannon's full thoughts in his recent blog: "Idiocracy: Our Industry’s Dependence on China"

Tim Brannon

After graduating from Murray State University, Tim Brannon joined Allis-Chalmers Farm Equipment in 1975 as Territory Manager. After 3.5 years, he returned home to his Tennessee roots to lead B&G Equipment, Paris, Tenn., where he serves today as dealer-principal of the Massey Ferguson operation. In addition to contributing to Lessiter Media’s Farm Equipment, No-Till Farmer and Rural Lifestyle Dealer properties, he writes the Rural Lifestyle Dealer blog, Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways.