Soybean Association President Slams Trump’s $12 Billion Bailout as ‘Band-Aid on an Open Wound’

Zachary Leeman Dec 9th, 2025, 4:49 pm

American Soybean Association President Caleb Ragland dismissed President Donald Trump’s $12 billion bailout to farmers as a “band-aid on an open wound” during a CNN appearance.

Ragland joined John Berman on Tuesday, where he called for major reforms in the president’s trade policies.

“This is a band-aid on an open wound. And, again, we’re thankful that there’s something that will help keep some farms in business, but what we truly need are market-based solutions. Those are sustainable long-term,” he said.

According to Ragland — who supported Trump — the president’s tariffs and other economic policies have caused costs to continually rise for f

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