U.S. farmers urge lawmakers to continue trade aid until China deal is secure
Story Date: 3/12/2020

 

Source: THE HILL, 3/10/20


U.S. farmers are urging House lawmakers to work with the Trump administration to continue the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) as the President Trump's trade deal with China appears less secure amidst the coronavirus outbreak.  The administration created the MFP in 2018 after Trump imposed tariffs on China, which retaliated by purchasing significantly less American crops. The program was renewed in 2019.

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