$12B in Trump Farm Aid Ready but Stalled by Shutdown

**Summary:**The podcast episode discusses the launch of a $12 billion federal program, the Market Facilitation Program, aimed at helping farmers affected by Trump's tariffs. However, the program's aid was held up due to the government shutdown. Meanwhile, a new trade deal with China was expected to boost farm exports by $10-$15 billion annually, with China committing to buy American soybeans and other agricultural goods. Despite these promises, the delay in aid was causing stress for farmers, particularly smaller family farms. The National Farmers Union called for direct support and big-picture changes to ensure relief reaches those most in need. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.