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Trump's Unallocated Bailout Leaves Farmers Anxious Amid Crisis
10/16/2025
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- The Trump administration has promised a bailout to offset tariff losses, but funds remain unallocated, leaving farmers anxious.
- Even if the government shutdown ends, aid could take months to reach farmers.
- Backlash against Trump's deportation policies is affecting labor availability.
- The administration's support for Argentina's soybean exports is impacting U.S. soybean prices.
- Republican lawmakers warn of a farm crisis reminiscent of the 1980s.
