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Farmers Favor Trade Over Trump's Temporary Aid Package

12/12/2025

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Farmers across the U.S. respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's $12 billion aid package.
Some farmers, including Kevin Deinert of South Dakota, appreciate the aid but say tariffs and input costs persist.
Many farmers prefer trade over aid, citing long-term market stability.
Critics, including Tom Cotter and Jerry Ackermann, describe the aid as a temporary solution.
Senator Amy Klobuchar urges restoring trade markets rather than one-time payments.

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Story summary

Farmers across the U.S. respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's $12 billion aid package.
Some farmers, including Kevin Deinert of South Dakota, appreciate the aid but say tariffs and input costs persist.
Many farmers prefer trade over aid, citing long-term market stability.
Critics, including Tom Cotter and Jerry Ackermann, describe the aid as a temporary solution.
Senator Amy Klobuchar urges restoring trade markets rather than one-time payments.