Why Export Bans Could Worsen Food Inflation

A.M. Edition for May 25. Dozens of countries have imposed food export bans on products such as wheat, corn and edible oils in recent months as prices soar and the war in Ukraine threatens supply chains. WSJ reporter Jason Douglas explains that even though economists warn that bans could have unintended effects, more countries are moving ahead with new restrictions and there is little the World Trade Organization can do about it. Luke Vargas hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices