By Erin Ailworth, Michael Hirtzer and Ilena Peng
Bloomberg News
US growers say the Trump administration’s US$12 billion (S$15.5 billion) aid package brings temporary relief, but is unlikely to kickstart a lasting recovery for the American farm economy.
President Donald Trump on Dec 8 unveiled a package to a key base of support that includes as much as US$11 billion in one-time payments to crop farmers who have been hit hard by his tariff regime and low crop prices.