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Trump Unveils Loan Program for Farmers Amid Tariff Strain

3/28/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced a policy to guarantee loans for American farmers, overseen by the Small Business Administration, to ease financial pressure from tariffs and the war in the Middle East.
The program would support multiple agricultural sectors, including livestock and grocery wholesalers, under SBA oversight.
Democrats criticized the plan, arguing it stems from Trump's own policies that harmed farmers.
The administration also plans to lift summer gasoline regulations to boost demand for corn-based E15 fuel.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a policy to guarantee loans for American farmers, overseen by the Small Business Administration, to ease financial pressure from tariffs and the war in the Middle East.
The program would support multiple agricultural sectors, including livestock and grocery wholesalers, under SBA oversight.
Democrats criticized the plan, arguing it stems from Trump's own policies that harmed farmers.
The administration also plans to lift summer gasoline regulations to boost demand for corn-based E15 fuel.