Economics

Trump Floats More Aid to Farmers If Overseas Purchases Lag

Administration has already approved $28 billion for farmers
USDA projection casts doubt on China’s purchase commitments

Donald Trump during an event with American farmers and ranchers at the White House.Photographer: Sarah Silbiger/Bloomberg

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By Mario Parker and Mike Dorning

February 21, 2020 at 4:53 PM UTC

Updated on

February 22, 2020 at 2:12 AM UTC

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President Donald Trump raised the possibility of delivering more aid to American farmers as promised purchases from trade deals with China and other countries have yet to materialize.