Reuters

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President Donald Trump is set to announce a $12 billion aid package for American farmers impacted by his trade policies.

The aid is intended to help farmers with expenses for the upcoming growing season after they faced significant financial losses.

The announcement follows a period of financial distress for farmers, who have been hurt by lost sales and higher costs.

WASHINGTON ― President Donald Trump will unveil a $12 billion aid package for American farmers, two White House officials said, a boost to an industry hit hard by his trade policies.

Farm groups and Republican farm-state lawmakers have sought the aid in part to support farmers with purchases of seeds, fertilizer and other expenses for next year's growing season. U.S. farmers have been saddle

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