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December 9, 2025

Trump Announces $12 Billion Aid Package to Farmers Hit Hard by Trade War
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President Trump has announced a $12 billion aid package to farmers
struggling from the devastating effects of his tariffs. Farm
bankruptcies rose by nearly 50% this year compared to last year.
President Trump's tariffs on China cut its imports of U.S. soybeans to
zero before a deal was reached in October. Democratic Senator Ron Wyden
of Oregon criticized the bailout for farmers, saying, "Instead of
proposing government handouts, Donald Trump should end his destructive
tariff spree so American farmers can compete and win on a level playing
field."


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