Tariff measures can materially influence agricultural trade flows; changes in tariff policy have been associated with shifts in purchases of commodities such as soybeans and beef between major trading partners like the United States and China.
high
descriptive
General relationship between tariffs and agricultural export patterns
The Lone Star tick's saliva contains a sugar molecule called alpha-gal (galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose) that can induce antibodies causing allergic reactions to mammalian meats (for example, beef, pork, lamb, rabbit, venison) and mammalian-derived products (for example, milk, cheese, other dairy products, and gelatin).
high
biochemical
Mechanism by which tick exposure leads to food allergy
Weather events and disease outbreaks are common external factors that can drive price increases for agricultural commodities such as beef, coffee, and cocoa.
high
general
Supply-side shocks in agricultural markets that can affect commodity prices.