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US Farmers Get Aid, But Trade War Pain Lingers
10 Dec
Summary
- Farmers received $12 billion in aid, seen as a temporary lifeline.
- Farm losses for major crops range from $35 billion to $44 billion.
- Future farm payments may increase with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
U.S. farmers are receiving a $12 billion aid package, which is being described as a necessary lifeline to help them navigate current financial challenges. While welcomed, agricultural representatives and economists caution that this sum is a fraction of the overall farm losses and will not provide a long-term solution to the economic downturn affecting the sector. The current situation for many farmers is marked by low crop prices and increased operational costs.
Losses for the nine major commodity crops are estimated to be between $35 billion and $44 billion this year. The aid is intended to help producers remain solvent until significant improvements from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including enhanced reference prices for commodities like corn and soybeans, become effective in October 2026. This legislation aims to boost government farm payments and provide greater stability.
