Americans across the country are reading countless headlines about the possible price increases as a result of the international conflict unfolding in the Middle East. Geopolitical instability shines a light on how interconnected and complex our global supply chains are. 

From disruptions in key agricultural regions to trade route instability, global conflict has a direct and measurable effect on the affordability and accessibility of the everyday products people rely on. 

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