Trump announces $12 billion in aid to farmers
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China recently started buying U.S. soybeans again after a trade war halted the purchases in a blow to American farmers.
    • evenglow@lemmy.world
      8·
      15 hours ago

      Because Trump doesn’t need to bail out farmers in Argentina.

      The recent uptick in agricultural purchases from China also comes after the world’s second-largest economy turned, at least temporarily, to Argentina for its supply of soybeans in lieu of U.S. exports.

      The same thing that happened last time only it keeps getting worse for USA farmers.

      • over_clox@lemmy.world
        91·
        15 hours ago

        And what’s that got anything to do with the $40 billion he gave Argentina for beef? $12 billion for American farmers almost seems like an insult in comparison.