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Farmers say Trump’s $12B aid plan won’t offset losses from low prices, rising costs and reduced exports.

China has purchased far fewer soybeans than U.S. officials projected, deepening market uncertainty.

Many farmers call the aid a temporary Band-Aid and want long-term market stability and expanded demand.

Concerns grow over rising supply-chain costs as Trump orders federal review of anti-competitive practices.

When Donald Trump promised new tariffs while running for president, Gene Stehly worried that trade disputes would jeopardize his international sales of corn, soybeans and wheat.

A little more than a year later, Stehly said his fears have become a reality, and Trump’s latest promise of federal assistance is insufficient to cover farmers’ losses.

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