U.S. announces $19 billion coronavirus aid for farmers, food for poor
Christian Fernsby ▼ | April 18, 2020
President Donald Trump on Friday announced a $19 billion relief program to help U.S. farmers cope with the impact of the coronavirus, including $16 billion in direct payments to producers and mass purchases of meat, dairy, vegetables and other products.Article continues below Topics: U.S. CORONAVIRUS FARM FOOD ■ What to read next
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