Updated: Thursday| Published: 8 Dec
Donald Trump announced a $12 billion farm aid package, the Farmer Bridge Payment Program, to assist U.S. farmers facing financial strain from trade disputes and high operational costs.This relief comes as Republican lawmakers push for more agricultural support, while critics like Brit Hume argue Trump's own tariff policies contributed to the farmers' struggles.Trump, who blamed Biden for the agricultural trade deficit during the White House announcement, is also considering new "very severe" tariffs on Canadian fertilizer imports.
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