Farmers' reactions are mixed after Trump announces one-time relief payments

By Kirk Siegler,

Ailsa Chang

Published December 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM EST

American farmers have taken a huge financial hit from President Trump's tariffs and trade policies, and are anxiously waiting for the federal financial assistance he announced Monday.

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