US President Donald Trump announced a sweeping $12 billion farm aid package. It’s designed to support American farmers facing prolonged pressure from low crop prices and the ripple effects of ongoing trade disputes.
Framing the initiative as both an economic response and a gesture of solidarity, Trump emphasized that his administration “stands firmly with the farmers who feed our nation,” underscoring the sector’s central role in the country’s stability and growth.
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Trump will allocate a $12 billion aid package to farmers
According to the White House, $11 billion of the package will be distributed as one-time payments to producers of major row crops through the Department of Agriculture’s Farmer Bridge Assistance programme.
An additional $1 billion will be directed to crops not covered under the programme, ensuring that specialty growers are not left behind. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins joined Trump for the announcement, highlighting the administration’s unified effort to stabilize rural economies.
The agriculture sector—long a backbone of Trump’s political support—has been strained by global trade tensions during his second term, particularly the protracted dispute with China.
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Nevertheless, Trump positioned the aid package for the farmers as a corrective measure to external forces. The White House stated the assistance will help farmers recover from “years of unjustified trade actions” and deal with the financial stresses caused by inflation.
The US Presidente also addressed growing concerns over cross-border resource disputes, reiterating his commitment to defending U.S. farmers’ access to essential water supplies. Earlier in the day, he warned that Mexico could face an additional 5% tariff if negotiations over water deliveries failed to advance. Although firm in tone, the president framed the move as part of his broader effort to advocate for American producers in the international arena.
Standing before members of Congress and dozens of corn, cotton, sorghum, soybean, rice, cattle, wheat, and potato farmers, Trump reaffirmed his pledge to reduce food costs and strengthen domestic production. “Maximising domestic farm production is a big part of how we will make America affordable again and bring down grocery prices,” he said.
With the new package, the administration aims to send a clear message: U.S. farmers are not alone, and the government is prepared to act decisively to safeguard their livelihoods.
