Letlow files bill that would help farmers hit by trade-related losses

Letlow files bill that would help farmers hit by trade-related losses

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- A bill filed by Congresswoman Julia Letlow aims to create a fund to help farmers who experience trade-related losses. Letlow's office said the dedicated fund, referred to as the Tariff Responses and Damages to exports (TRADE) fund, would allow the presidential administration to deposit revenue from tariffs on foreign agricultural products into an account to offset farmers' losses. “As President Trump works t…

Trump’s tariffs are hurting U.S. agriculture. Some farmers still support them.  - Investigate Midwest

BELZONI, Miss. — For Pepper Roberts, running a successful farm comes down to managing risk and planning for potential challenges. While other farmers sold their crops last fall, Roberts used grain bins to store half of his corn harvest, betting that he’d get a better price once corn supplies grew scarce.  In January, Roberts sold the corn at an inflated rate, which helped cover bills left over from last year. The funds also provided a financial …

Farm groups say WTO reforms needed, but U.S. funding must continue

World Trade Organization rules supporting science-based food safety and plant and animal health are an important foundation for the fair trade of U.S. agricultural exports.