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Headline Roundup August 28th, 2018

Trump Administration to Spend $6 Billion on Bailout for Farmers Affected by Trade Conflict

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The Trump administration on Monday announced that it would spend approximately $6 billion in aid to farmers who have been negatively impacted by recent trade disputes.

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Trump offers trade aid to farmers, but some question its fairness
Trump offers trade aid to farmers, but some question its fairness

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The Trump administration on Monday detailed how it will dole out $6.3 billion in aid to assist farmers stung by retaliatory tariffs — and it’s already sparking backlash from some sectors where industry leaders say growers won’t get their fair share.

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USDA announces $6 billion bailout for farmers caught in trade war
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The Department of Agriculture announced Monday that it will distribute nearly $6 billion to U.S. farmers as a bailout to offset the losses the industry has incurred as a result of President Trump’s trade negotiations.

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U.S. to Pay Farmers $4.7 Billion to Offset Trade-Conflict Losses
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The Trump administration pledged to pay farmers $4.7 billion to offset losses from trade disputes with foreign buyers of U.S. agricultural products.

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