The Trump administration announced on Monday that American farmers will receive $12 billion in relief aid as they struggle to keep their farms afloat amid rising costs and a decline in markets.
The one-time payment is intended to provide farmers with a much-needed economic boost as the markets endure the effects of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs on foreign trade. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said the federal funds to “bridge payments for American farmers impacted by unfair market disruptions” would be received by the end of February. Read more at www.thegrio.com.
