Bailed-out farmers don't want to live on Trump welfare: 'they don't want to go to the mailbox and get a check from the government' | Fortune
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Bailed-out farmers don't want to live on Trump welfare: 'they don't want to go to the mailbox and get a check from the government' | Fortune
"Maybe this will all come out to be better at the end, but I can tell you right now, it certainly isn't the case at the moment,"
"It's a bridge. It's not the ultimate solution we're looking for,"
"What we really want to have is a little more certainty and not have to rely on these ad hoc payments."
"appreciate lowering tax burdens, lowering regulations, increasing freedom, and Trump has definitely done that."
Donald Trump promised new tariffs during his presidential campaign, raising concerns that trade disputes would jeopardize international sales of corn, soybeans and wheat. Farmers report that those concerns have become reality as China cut off agricultural purchases and commodity prices fell. The administration announced $12 billion in one-time payments to help farmers facing low prices, rising costs and declining sales. Many farmers characterize the aid as a temporary bridge rather than a lasting solution and call for greater market certainty instead of ad hoc payments. Despite frustrations, broad farmer support for the administration remains intact due to tax, regulatory and policy stances.
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