White House readies to spend $12 billion of taxpayer dollars in emergency aid to farmers to pay for Trump’s escalating trade war

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Subject: Politics Alert: White House readies plan to extend about $12 billion in emergency aid to farmers caught in Trump's escalating trade war
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An announcement could come as soon as Tuesday, according to two people briefed on the matter. This is the latest sign that growing tensions between the United States and other countries will not end soon. Farm groups have complained that Trump's tariffs on foreign imports have led other countries to retaliate with tariffs on U.S. products, jeopardizing farmers' overseas sales of soybeans and other crops. Under the White House plan, the money will be disbursed in at least three ways, coming through direct assistance, a food purchase and distribution program, and a trade promotion program.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     Politics Alert Jul 24, 10:39 AM     White House readies plan to extend about $12 billion in emergency aid to farmers caught in Trump's escalating trade war An announcement could come as soon as Tuesday, according to two people briefed on the matter. This is the latest sign that growing tensions between the United States and other countries will not end soon. Farm groups have complained that Trump's tariffs on foreign imports have led other countries to retaliate with tariffs on U.S. products, jeopardizing farmers' overseas sales of soybeans and other crops. Under the White House plan, the money will be disbursed in at least three ways, coming through direct assistance, a food purchase and distribution program, and a trade promotion program. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2018 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071