WATCH LIVE: Trump holds roundtable on $12 billion farm aid plan
President Donald Trump is holding a roundtable at teh White House to announce a $12 billion farm aid package aimed at providing relief to farmers. The meeting, scheduled for 2 p.m., includes participation from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, and farmers representing crops such as corn, cotton, sorghum, soybean, rice, cattle, wheat, and potatoes. Most of the aid will be distributed through one-time payments under the Farmer Bridge Assistance program, while the remainder will support farmers with crops not covered by the program.
WATCH LIVE: Trump holds roundtable on $12 billion farm aid plan
President Donald Trump is holding a roundtable at the White House on Monday, where he is expected to announce a $12 billion package branded as an avenue to provide relief for farmers.
TRUMP TO ANNOUNCE $12 BILLION FARM AID PROGRAM
The roundtable is set to begin at 2 p.m. and will be attended by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, as well as corn, cotton, sorghum, soybean, rice, cattle, wheat, and potato farmers.
The majority of the package will be directed toward farmers through one-time payments under the Farmer Bridge Assistance program. The rest of the funding will go to farmers whose crops fall outside the umbrella of the assistance program.
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