Roughly half of global food production depends on chemical fertilizers produced in the Gulf region and shipped through the Strait of Hormuz. As long as the U.S.-Iran war blocks access to the Strait, delayed shipments will push prices higher and hurt crops. CNBC’s Brandon Gomez dives into what this means for consumers.
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Reporting by: Brandon Gomez
Additional Editor: Darren Geeter
Animation: Jason Reginato
Additional Editor: Darren Geeter
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Why The U.S.-Iran War Is A Threat To The World’s Farmers
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