Trump announces US$19 billion for US farmers hurt by coronavirus

April 18, 2020 8:56 AM

WASHINGTON/CHICAGO (REUTERS) - President Donald Trump on Friday (April 17) announced a US$19 billion (S$27 billion) relief programme to help US farmers cope with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, including US$16 billion in direct payments to farmers and ranchers and mass purchases of produce, meat and other products.

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