US Providing $16B in Aid to American Farmers

The United States is providing $16 billion in aid to American farmers who have been hurt by the trade war with China. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told Fox Business News on Thursday that most of the funds would go directly to farmers, while smaller amounts would be directed to aid initiatives such as food banks and school lunch programs. The administration allocated $12 billion in bailout money to farmers last year to offset the costs of President Donald Trump's trade battles...

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