Trump Administration Resumes USDA Operations Amid Shutdown
The Trump administration plans to distribute over $3 billion in aid to U.S. farmers affected by trade disputes. The aid aims to reopen USDA services hampered by the federal shutdown. The funding will come from the Commodity Credit Corporation, continuing previous efforts to support farmers financially.
In a move to mitigate the effects of the federal shutdown, President Donald Trump's administration is set to distribute more than $3 billion in aid to U.S. farmers. The Trump administration aims to alleviate the financial strains on farmers impacted by trade disputes and significant harvests.
USDA officials announced on Tuesday that critical services will resume at the Farm Service Agency, ensuring farmers receive necessary loan processing and access to essential programs. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins had initially delayed the aid package, waiting for the end of the shutdown to finalize plans.
The funds will be sourced from the Commodity Credit Corporation, a financial mechanism previously utilized by the Trump administration to deliver over $23 billion in trade aid to farmers. Questions regarding the precise allocation of the new aid remain unanswered by USDA representatives.
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