As Trump speaks to the American Farm Bureau Federation today, here’s a look at some of the many ways that his government shutdown is actually hurting farmers across the country:
The Trump Shutdown delayed promised bailout payments to farmers who have been hurt by Trump’s trade policies.
CBS News: “The shutdown, now the longest on record, has suspended some federal aid for farmers — including subsidies for farmers hit by the president’s tariffs.”
Washington Post: “With farmers on the edge of ruin, the U.S. government offered $12 billion in support since September, checks that had become a lifeline. But with the government shutdown moving into its third week, Boyd was left waiting for his support check to arrive. Other farmers who still must have their crop totals approved by the government to receive aid were left with no way to apply for it.” Continue reading “As Trump Speaks To Farmers, His Shutdown Hurts Them”