On December 8, 2025, President Trump announced a $12 billion aid package to support farmers adversely affected by his administration's tariff policies. The funding will be derived from tariffs imposed on trade. During the announcement at the White House, Trump highlighted the significance of farmers to his electoral base, stating, 'We love our farmers.' The aid package includes $11 billion allocated to the Farmer Bridge Assistance program, which aims to assist row crop farmers facing economic hardships due to trade disputes and rising costs. Despite record harvests, farmers have struggled as China has increasingly sourced agricultural products from South America, leading to higher seed and fertilizer prices. The American Soybean Association reported that soya bean farmers are expected to experience their third consecutive year of losses in 2025. The Trump administration has attempted to project a positive outlook, citing an agreement with China for significant purchases of U.S. soya beans, although actual purchases have fallen short of expectations.