(NEXSTAR) – As the U.S.-China trade war continues to squeeze American farmers, many say they are running out of time and money while waiting for relief promised by the Trump administration.

“Time is of the essence,” said Virginia soybean farmer John Boyd, who warns that without immediate financial support, farmers may not survive. “While the grass is growing, the cows are starving.”

President Donald Trump has pledged to redirect billions in tariff revenue to help offset farmer losses, but months later, those funds remain frozen. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins blamed the government shutdown for the delay.

“With the shutdown, that aid has been frozen,” Rollins said Thursday.

Meanwhile, Trump has authorized $20 billion in economic support for Argentina. The move comes as China shift

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