wals... | There would be no need if there were no tariffs. Another failed Trimp initiative! |
msga... | Most people are too far removed from the food chain to understand how this has impacted farmers. In reality, this is not a bailout, it is compensation to farmers for loss of revenue due to a political situation that they did not create. |
jmla... | Trump alone did this to America’s farmers!! He should bail them out PERSONALLY with all the money he is stealing through his corrupt deals he is making for himself by leveraging the presidency. Money and Power is all he craves! |
moms... | Makes ABSOLUTELY no sense! Don’t have tariffs of this magnitude and there would be no bail out needed! |
jtba... | These farmers in large majorities, voted for the tangerine turd. As you sow, so shall ye reap. |
sayw... | They voted for the fool. |
rjre... | NO! They voted for this maniac and they should bear the brunt of his overly aggressive rhetoric! |
ikbi... | I need a bailout becasue i want to buy a car but with tariffs its going to cost more so i should get some relief from the tariff money |
cyan... | Farmers should be bailed out. I don’t want more small farms going bankrupt and more of our food supply in the hands of oligarchs BUT none of the yield should be destroyed. Every soy bean should go to food pantries. And maybe use some more funds for teaching community cooking classes on all the things you can do with soy beans. Because I don’t think most Americans know. |
chri... | We don’t have a fully party-managed economy like China. We have Trump blunders and his unforeseen consequences, followed by bailouts for his supporters to mitigate the mess he caused. |
nanc... | Farmers are hurting because of Trump tariffs...now they need help Does any of this make sense? |
fnpn... | Food security is Paramount. Anybody who said no doesn’t understand that dynamic. If there is no food, we all die. And that only takes one growing season. They should only be a temporary fix, not a bloated, bureaucratic government program, extending into the future. |
mitt... | Taxpayers end up paying tariffs through increased prices. So, this is a taxpayer bailout for a poor policy decision. Farmers will need to find different markets or grow different crops which they can sell domestically. |
came... | American farmers are hurting We have been buying farm produce from other countries American farmers are hurtling and they need help from our government |
dian... | What about all the other businesses affected by the tariffs? Especially |
marg... | Why should farmers be singled out for special treatment other than they live in red states? What about other groups similarly situated? |
moni... | These are the horrible consequences of Trumps tariffs and many of these farmers voted for him. We are all going to suffer because of his incompetence, why should one group of people be bailed out? |
lona... | I’m unsure. I’d need to know more about the conditions of the bailout. I believe that farmers are essential to the US. Still, if they’re producing a crop predominantly for export, then maybe it would be better for the US to have those farmers focus on a crop that’s more beneficial for the US food system and domestic consumption. The farmers’ decision to focus resources on soybeans was a business decision. Business decisions should factor in risks, including, in this case, the risk of market changes from the tariffs that a large percentage of farmers voted for. However, because farmers are vital to US food production, it is in our best interests that farmers stay afloat. So, a bailout might be necessary. |
ccga... | What about all the other businesses affected by tariffs. Bail out all of them. |
andr... | So the money generated by tariffs is just being redirected to solve problems created by the tariffs themselves, while farmers have to idle on welfare with no markets for their unaffordable products? Genius. GOP state socialism at work. |
rach... | Trumps government, Trumps tariffs, elections have consequences |
susa... | As always, the average working American foots the bill. |
wren... | Using tariff money to cover farm revenue lost because of tariffs? More proof that our “President” is a genius |
oyek... | So giving them money and not sell their crops is the solution? Just remove the tariffs. How does tariffs help competition especially for farm products that are sold internationally? |
geor... | No! Not until health care is restored! I feel for the farmers, but we always bail out the farmers - especially the large conglomerates - which is fine as some of the smaller farmers get help. But now it is time to ensure that the ACA increases and the Medicaid cuts are reinstated FIRST! |
tony... | This is what the country voted for. We are all paying higher prices because of the tariffs but were promised rebates and decreased national debt. This would just serve to socialize farmers losses. Let them diversify crops and actually grow food again. |
mtsa... | This is what farmers voted for |
leah... | They were warned. They voted for it. There are consequences. Be more informed from reputable sources next time. |
mart... | Where is the tariff money? IT IS NOT WITH THE TREASURY ! is it in TRUMP'S BANK ACCOUNT ? WHERE IS THE 17 TRILLION TRUMP SAID THE USA GOT FROM THE TARIFFS!? |
judi... | The government should stop giving money to farmers who grow crops that are not wanted/needed. Other creators of things to sell don't get government money for products people do not want to buy. |
btaw... | Bailouts? Just undo all the crap that caused th situations. Don’t pile more bad moves on past bad moves. |
rxra... | Tariff revenue is a tax on U.S. consumers. If the tariffs were not in place, we would not have this issue, and consumers would have more money to stimulate the economy. |
debb... | It was Trumps fault… |
naim... | The tariff rollout has been a disaster and the US debt is too high to continue bailing out the group of the day. |
asch... | Most businesses are affected by trade issues, tariffs and uncertainty in the markets cause by the Presidents policies |
mart... | No welfare for farmers who voted for Trump and his policies, including America First tariffs. They get what they voted for. |
kind... | Trump Administration should have to lay in the bed they made. |
mark... | Trumpology backfired. Let him pay the innocent farmers with all his side deal money. What I mean is he should just pay all the Republical farmers...LOL! |
kaya... | As long as the government is not bailing out the crop land owned by Chinese purchased land that is located in U.S.! |
less... | What about other industries also affected by same tariffs |
cont... | We need to be self seficeint and be able to feed America so why not help our farmers out. |
masn... | This is a cause-effect scenario, leading to a higher deficit. Tariffs need to be decreased, so farmers can continue producing and exporting. Fix the problem! This bandage approach is only a short term solution. Some people see it as a “bribe.” |
jvda... | A bailout only addresses the immediate issue but not a long term solution. The Administration needs to reconsider the Tariffs and the effects on farmers, small business owners and everyday citizen. It is obvious that this was not a good strategic move. |
bret... | Farmer votes for him and now are screwed However I worry about their longterm solvency |
suzh... | I don’t think taxpayers should bail out farmers. They voted for this madman. Bailout is for one year. What about next year. They’ll vote gif him again. Snd the food is wasted. Trump stopped food for starving nations. Farmers need to ch as age their vote. They need to speak out. Trump conned them. They’re not all innocent. And they’ll be required to kiss the ring. Snd if they’re democrat… they won’t get any. They will be threatened and silenced. Trump will betray them again. Snd again. He wants his wealthy farming corporations to get money first…. Not the small guy. |
rick... | 73% of farmers voted for Trump, let them suffer the consequences. |
hodg... | Just covering up one mistake with another. |
katl... | Thump shoukd bailout farmers with his own money because he caused this problem. |
cesv... | Stop the tariff and farmers can take care of themselves. It’s not just farmers but other businesses as well are hurting due to tariffs and therefore hurting consumers |
walk... | No?, You’re kidding, right? What do you think will happen if we don’t maintain US Farmers???? duh |
deca... | Why should farmers be bailed out and not the rest of us?!?!? It’s like the bailouts of 2008 . Bailouts for us, none for you!!!!! I refuse to bailout people who voted for this guy while the rest of us suffer. No!!!! We will all suffer together and we will all vote them out together. |
chri... | Get rid of the tariffs. |
fcse... | Tariffs broke it, tariffs will have to fix it. So now farmers will be even more dependent on government bailouts. |
brad... | It’s their fault for supporting him |
mr.h... | Welfare needs to stop! |
caro... | Stop the stupid tariffs. Then bailouts won’t be necessary. |
davi... | Farming is part of America’s economic backbone, if they are our best bargaining chip with China in the short term, the government must help. If feeding ourselves goes, so goes the nation. |
niko... | That’s socialism |
bhar... | The tariffs caused the problems to begin with, of course those funds should be used to pay the bailout. |
nick... | While I don't think the farmers should suffer - its a shame the current administration has hurt its own people in this way. Now, YOU and ME are paying them, instead of continuing a successful trade relationship like we've always had. Is this making America great? |
karl... | I own farmland and share crop, unfortunately a lot of other businesses are suffering as well. We cannot bail out everyone and will need to have the markets play out. |
gnku... | This country CANNOT SURVIVE WITHOUT THE AMERICAN FARMER, end of obvious common sense statements. Who deserves our country's support more than those who provide the food on your table and for your family? Look at Gaza to see what it looks like to destroy our farmers! Get out of the city and see where your food comes from. |
dave... | This is a political stunt. It’s a net zero “deal!” |
769b... | Yes, I believe the farmer should be taken care of. They are struggling year after year with prices on things going down but prices of seed and chemicals. Keep going up. They have families to support what you need to start doing is cutting some of of those in the White House paydays Where a lot of things they do not pay for but working people have to pay for every day. I’m proud of our president and he is thinking about the working people about our families our children, our schools we pray for our president his family and those in his cabinet America has been in a bad place for a good number of years. It’s time for us to get back on the right track |
jdan... | This would be considered buying votes like he did during his last administration. Trump caused the issue and farmers voted for him. Let them face the consequences. |
nanc... | They voted for tRump, let them reap what they sow. They have been receiving handouts for decades and they still have no empathy for the less fortunate who need Snap and Medicaid benefits to get by. The farmers are the “welfare queens” in this country! |
avcv... | When a tariff has a sudden and unexpected impact on a market, the tariffs should be used to shore up that essential market. We should always avoid placing the US in a position where another country can hold food as a hostage. We must always prevent food shortages on our home soil. Both of these situations could lead to war or unrest. Always protect the homegrown food sources. |
rick... | Farmers voted for Trump overwhelmingly. Now they want to be given a pass on the consequences. Not the way it works. They got what they voted for and now we ALL must live with it. |
r_kr... | They should remove the tariffs related to farming. They should have been more strategic in their application of tariffs to begin with. |
kold... | Tariffs are what has caused the soybean market to be destroyed. Farmers voted for Trump who said that he was going to go after China economically. Now they want the money of overpriced consumers to help them--while they continue to abuse immigrants and others. Absolutely not. |
bour... | Why should they get bailed out all the time. They already receive enough government funding. |
bkrr... | The government has been supplementing alternative energy for decades with tax payer money. Framers are the backbone of the USA. Use the tariff money to support them. |
mspe... | Tariffs and the Argentina bailout are the root of the problem, so Trump policies are at fault |
mike... | Voting has consequences |
scar... | They created this mess by implementing the tariffs. They should compensate the farmers for the damage they've caused. Much better use of the money than a ballroom and patio. |
perm... | Food production should take precedence over consumer goods. Everyone needs food and the US should produce as much food as possible. ZERO farm land should be owned by foreign nationals or companies with foreign national control. US food sources must be protected and preserved, both farmlands and ranch lands. |
mdul... | I think this is such an interesting situation. When Obama bailed out the auto industry using a combination of debt and equity, Republicans were apoplectic. They were insistent that government had no role in choosing which industries to bail out and that Obama should have just let them go under. In the aftermath, Obama's decision was prescient and actually made money for the treasury. Now, Trump is taxing the entire country to pay an industry to do nothing, all as a result of his misguided tariff policies, and MAGA will cheer. |
audz... | You really need to get a more balanced left/right readership. |
mich... | It's a bandaid to a problem the government caused by creating the tariffs in the first place. |
mwny... | Stop the stupid wasteful trade wars and no bailout is needed. Idiocy. |
anah... | No! No! No bail outs. They get bailed out for myriad of reasons. No on and no again on this one. They voted for this man, who clearly told them he was raising/imposing tariffs. It’s their own fault. Suck it up and maybe they’ll realize the error in their judgement. |
geof... | Trump created this mess via tariffs; fix by removing the tariffs he put in place. |
bewi... | But they shouldn’t have been put in this situation in the first place. The tariffs caused the problem |
ascl... | Trump said he would impose tariffs. This is what they voted for! China retaliated last time as well, so they had fair warning of what would happen. People want Trump to hurt everyone else and have everyone else pay the price for his destructive policies while they get off Scott free. Nope. Get some skin in the game if you want him in there “shaking things up.” |
jrav... | The farmers bet against their farms on 11/5/24 and they bet wrong. Let's ask them the same question they ask when we propose assistance for average, everyday folks who are struggling with predatory student loans and outrageous daycare costs: why should we pay for your bad decisions? Pull yourselves up by the bootstraps. How's that "short term pain for long term gain," going? |
tere... | Farmers know they reap what they sow. They wanted tariffs, they voted for tariffs, their congressional representatives voted for tariffs (permitting the executive to impose without limitation), and they are now the victims of tariffs. Transactional executive created chaos and now wants others to clean up his mess. Carelessness has a cost. |
john... | Make more fuel out of soy beans, energy is subsidized anyway. |
drov... | This is another example of the American taxpayer footing the bill for the tariffs. The taxpayer makes the farmers almost whole for a market permanently lost due to the tariffs. On top of that, the taxpayer buys “all those soybeans” yet still has no soybeans! Overall, tariffs increase consumer costs while also increasing taxpayer liability. |
leoz... | Self inflicted harm. Stupid policy |
lora... | We need to help the farmers who are affected by tariffs. |
bryc... | On a temporary basis until the agricultural tariffs are reviewed and adjusted |
rsti... | A Failed tariff policy and a Ponzi scheme |
marg... | A better solution is for Congress to regain control of tariff implementation and stop the madman from trying to micromanage the world. |
atli... | Trump's tariffs cost us and now his fix will cost us. Loosely interpreted it sounds like the definition of insanity or in the case of this president, dementia. |
june... | If you voted for this clown believing all his lies then you get what you voted for all he is doing is stealing money from the American people to benefit his self and his billionaire cronies |
jane... | Gov should buy the excess and distribute to people who need it. |
wada... | Anyone who doesn't understand the importance of homeland food production is a fool, or at least dangerously ignorant. |
clca... | Why should they get a bailout when my cancer meds have doubled in price. I did not vote for this, they did. |
sabr... | Even if tariffs are collected to bail out the farmers, then, what are the farmers going to do with the unsold soy beans? |
usct... | I think farmers should suffer with the rest of us on these tariff results. We should all share the economic pain. However, I would be willing to subsidize farmers if we were willing to help out college kids and graduates with college debt. What is good for the goose is good for the gander. |
bcar... | We should stop the ridiculous tariff war which brought about this problem. |
bfph... | I’m guessing these results fall along party lines, but how can any American deny our Farmers subsidies to survive? They grow our food people!!! |
grae... | These Red State farmers all voted against Socialism and now they are the first with their hands out for Government “dole”. Elections have consequences……. Government subsidies is socialism! |
sara... | It's the tariffs causing the problem in the first place. They should be eliminated. The current administartion should resign as they are hurting all Americans, especially rural Repubclians, who knowing what they know now, would never have voted for them in the first place. |
trdy... | Yes, because the use of tariffs is what created the farmers problem. But only for this year, as the farmers should change to a different crop for the following year. |
tubi... | in their own words, they "votes matter". |
dawi... | Tariff money is American tax payers money The government created the farmers problems. Let the government solve it without spending my tax dollars. |
suzm... | there shouldn't be these ridiculous tariffs to begin with |
blue... | Drop the tariffs, let market work |
bphi... | Natural consequences of poor policy. FAFO |
kost... | They voted for this |
pegg... | PERFECT USE OF TARIFF REVENUE. PAY OFF DEBT AND USE REVENUE TO SUPPORT INDUSTRIES HURT BY THE TARIFF. |
kzil... | Stop the tariffs they are killing our economy. The farmers need a place to sell/market their grain not get a bail out check. That does not solve the problem the tariffs have put on farmers. |
bill... | Your 49% have their head in the sand ! |
tkl7... | I won’t be receiving tariff money for increased grocery prices, why would the farmers? The administration appears to be purposely ruining the existing trade deals with tariffs. |
kyra... | Bailouts are socialism |
bjef... | They, perhaps could just stop the tariffs? |
dani... | Corporate Farmers should never receive bail outs. Small farmers possibly should at least have a price guarantee. That said farmers basically knew before planting that soybeans could be a risky crop due to tariffs on China. |
stev... | Do away with the tariffs and the farmers will benefit |
tomm... | Why would we redistribute $10B dollars paid by US importers of foreign goods to reimburse a farmer for losses due to a retaliatory tariff that a foreign country (China in this case) applied causing a loss of sales? The result is this: instead of China giving our hard working farmers $10B are, US consumers are giving farmers, via a US import tariff paid by us and passed on the farmers. Follow the money. |
spro... | I am always amazed by % of people on this poll that will never reply with anything positive. 49% of you think it’s ok for farmers to go broke in America and we should keep letting China rip us off? Serious TDS. This is our new common sense reality folks, get on board. |
chri... | They voted for Trump |
jim8... | Tariffs revenue comes from consumer dollars. Tariffs are a tax on consumers. Why should consumers bail out an industry they have no control over. Any tariffs that the government has should be distributed back to consumers. US government caused this issue. So now you want to give our dollars in welfare to another group. |
davi... | Welfare should be limited to emergency situations and not a self imposed crisis from a dicktater imposed tariff war. He already gave billions to Argentina and they were smart enough to use it for their countries gain. Our dicktater is such a loser. |
kvas... | Farmers are the biggest group of hypocrites in America. They support fascists like Orange Boy and want us to believe that they are the last of the rugged individualists, but they receive (and expect) the greatest federal subsidies and tax breaks of any group in the country. Not that I oppose subsidizing farms. I'm a tax and spend liberal, and I believe in using our collective might to accomplish common good, like having a lot of food. Just call it what it is, though - socialized farming. |
fuis... | Farmers voted for Trump- |
cica... | This is what most of the farmers voted for. Elections have consequences. Besides the small farmers aren’t gonna get anything. Most of the last farmer bail out during Trump’s original tariffs in 2017-2018 went to big corporate farms. This is just another giant waste of money. And now we’re gonna give $20 billion to Argentina cause Trump likes that strong man |
dati... | Farmers supported Trump, knowing he was planning tariffs. |
arth... | Farmers are being steadily forced out of business anyhow due to very high operational costs. Farm and ranch production has to be protected, to keep kitchen table costs from skyrocketing. Watch what the cost of beef, pork and poultry products do in the coming months. |
carl... | End the tariffs. |
iris... | We bailed out bankers. People who were corrupt and caused financial devastation. Farmers feed us. What do you think is the better one to help? |
kimb... | Farm policy needs to be longterm and sustainable, not knee jerk reactions to self-induced, changing market conditions brought on by ill-conceived tariffs and bad policy. This is the epitome of socialism that conservatives claim to oppose. Socialism is only "ok" if you are the ones receiving the benefits. Farm policy needs to be well-reasoned and formed by Farm economy experts. |
rtet... | No. Many farmers voted for Trump. They support his policies and believe him when he says "pain now but it will be better later". Let's see if their faith in him is justified. Somehow they will overcome the loss of customers and fieldworkers caused by Trump's policies. |
puck... | Typical Trump…he creates a problem then “solves” the problem he created and taxpayers pay the price one way or another. |
pssa... | this was caused by Trump tariffs which should never have happened. |
cycl... | Farmers got bailed out in the previous Trump administration because of his actions and here again they are getting hurt by his tariffs and he gave 20 billion dollars to Argentina who cut a deal to undercut our farmers. |
alln... | Make better decisions |
mkra... | Republicans control the House, Senate and Whitehouse. Republicans oppose government handouts/ welfare, so Republicans should not approve this government handout to the farmers. FAFO. |
jpm7... | Definitely didn’t see this coming! |
solo... | Remember the farmers and their family didn't cause this. Trump did, he's still eating good. |
dian... | They need to get rid of the tariffs! The government cannot predict the results of its manipulations and will only cause further problems. The free market will do the best job of balancing the market. |
chri... | Let the farmers experience what they voted for. Bankruptcies might finally make them realize that elections have consequences and not just for others |
cand... | I feel for the farmers but they voted for this monster. What about the programs in the democratic states cut by Trump. |
lisa... | Stop the tariffs and stop pissing off foreign countries so farmers can receive a fair price not a bail out check for far less than farmers deserve. |
aran... | It's socialism!:) |
tton... | Tariffs effect everyone and should go away |
nkom... | Roughly 78% of farmers voted for Trump. He's doing exactly what he said during the campaign, Tariff is a beautiful word. So, why should my tax dollars bail them out? I much rather put every penny into bailing out colleges and universities so our children aren't saddled with hundreds of thousands of dollars in tuition payments at 22 yrs old. |
jjai... | Farmers voted for tariffs. FAFO. Use the tariff money, a tax on US citizens, to reduce the deficit only. |
apre... | They voted for this. Why should we bail them out. Bail out the failing school systems! |
hine... | Trade tariffs are a balancing game and only those funds should be used to balance trade losses. What is needed is a good re training scheme so that the farmers don’t keep growing the same crop and a division to help transport and sell their crops to other markets to keep them competitive. |
john... | farmers are the biggest welfare recipient group in our country. they all voted for trump, and he screwed them. he did it last time he was president. they didn't learn, and they expect us to bail them out. we should not. |
spee... | Tariffs caused this. Giving them money to fix the problem caused by tariffs does not eliminate the inciting factor. Farmers voted for Trump. Now they cant sell their food to China or USAID. Interesting enough, same thing happened in Trump's last term. Sadly, they will still vote Republican in the next election. |