Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Farmers React to Trump Aid Package

The Trump Administration announced a $12 billion plan to provide emergency aid to farmers who are struggling under an escalating trade war with China and other trading partners. While the farmers and agriculture groups were grateful for the aid, they all pointed out this is a short-term fix to a long-term problem. Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall says the USDA announcement is substantial but says they cannot overstate the dire situation that farmers face because of lost export markets.

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