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The Trump administration announced Monday a $12 billion aid package is on the way for American farmers to help them bounce back from the financial impacts of this years trade wars between the U.S. and its top economic partners.

Up to $11 billion will go to the U.S. Agriculture Departments new Farmer Bridge Assistance program and be given as one-time payments to row crop farmers and the remaining $1 million will be put aside and used as needed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

President Trump said the money would come from U.S. tariff revenues.

No ones turning it down. They are satisfied with it. But the problem with aid is its helpful, but its also harmful, said Missouri farmer and rancher, Andrew Beeman.

JuYeon Kim, KSHB 41s agriculture reporter

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