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Trump administration announces $16 billion farmer bailout plan amid China trade warThe $19 billion in aid to the farmers was passed by the HOuse on May 23rd and the Senate passed it on June 4th. Much of that aid was due to floods in the Midwest, by hurricanes and by wildfires wildfire in CA. Were the farmers going to suffer if the tariffs were not in place?
$19 billion disaster aid plan passes
Relief for the farmers comes through the USDA.
Factbox: USDA's $12 billion farmer relief package - Reuters
OK, I guess I was off by $3 Billion. AH, what's a measly $3 Billion ?