Why Canada's "super pigs" pose a multibillion-dollar threat to the U.S. economy

The U.S. border with Canada is under new scrutiny, with both countries focused on increased migration as well as drug and weapons smuggling. But another concern is rising, especially among farmers and ranchers: so-called "super pigs." Adam Yamaguchi explains.

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