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Ag shippers may benefit from KC Southern sale, but CN faces heightened scrutiny

05/19/21 6:24 AM By Ben Nuelle
KEYWORDS Canada Canadian National Canadian Pacific Chandler Goule grains IHS Markit John Brooks Kansas City Kansas City Southern Max Fisher merger Mexico Michael Anderson Mike Steenhoek National Association of Wheat Growers National Grain and Feed Association Paul Bingham railroads Soy Transportation Coalition trade U.S. Wheat Associates USMCA
Grains and other agricultural commodity shippers could benefit from a Canadian rail line’s acquisition of Kansas City Southern because of faster shipping routes, but some experts also are concerned the deal could lead to further mergers that ultimately reduce competition and increase rail rates.
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Ben Nuelle
Associate Editor

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