12 Feb 2026 10:54 pm
https://liberalforum.net//////////////////During the Trump administration and subsequent periods of trade disruption (2018–2025), farmers faced increased financial stress, resulting in higher rates of bankruptcies, foreclosures, and reported suicides. While over $12 billion in bailout payments via the Market Facilitation Program and other measures were implemented to offset losses from trade wars with China and other nations, these funds often benefited larger operations, leaving many smaller farmers struggling with debt///////////////////////