President Donald Trump is preparing a possible aid package for farmers harmed by his tariff policies.

Trump has targeted multiple industries and individual nations with tariffs since returning to office in January. China, the largest buyer of American farm products, has been a prime target.

China’s retaliation against Trump’s tariffs has included a sharp drop in purchases of U.S. crops, according to The New York Times .

Trump is preparing a relief package and had expected to announce it this week. The government shutdown has delayed those plans somewhat, according to the Times.

During Trump’s first term, China hit back against U.S. tariffs with levies of its own that focused on American whiskey, cranberries, pork and soybeans. The pain for American farmers led Trump to support over

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