White House Weighs New Farmer Relief as Tariff War Escalates

White House Weighs New Farmer Relief as Tariff War Escalates

The White House said on April 15 that President Donald Trump is considering relief measures for American farmers who face falling prices and rising production costs during the trade dispute with China. At a press briefing on Tuesday, when asked whether the president would roll out a support package similar to the one implemented during his first term, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the idea is under active discussion…

Trump Farmers & Ranchers Advisory Council Seeks Urgent Meeting with Elon Musk and White House Leaders on Tariff Relief

WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Trump Administration Farmers & Ranchers Advisory Council, in partnership with the National Women in Agriculture Association (NWIAA), is urgently requesting a Roundtable Meeting with Elon Musk and senior White House officials to address tariff challenges and to present innovative solutions aimed at increasing prosperity for American farmers and ranchers. The Council—com…

Farmers from Florida to California think another tariff war will put them out of business for good. - News Talk Florida

Farmers from Florida to California, many of whom voted for President Donald Trump, are concerned they could go out of business because of his self-imposed tariffs. Florida is a major player in the citrus industry, producing around 20.2 million boxes of citrus in the 2023–24 season. Oranges comprised 89% of the state’s citrus production, grapefruit accounted for 9%, and tangerines and tangelos represented 2%. Regarding exports, Florida shipped 39…