The US meat and farming industry has given a cool welcome to the Government’s support for producers affected by the ongoing trade battles. 

Announced by Senator Perdue, the President has authorised the USDA to provide up to US$16bn in programs, which is in line with the estimated impacts of “unjustified retaliatory tariffs on US agricultural goods and other trade disruptions”.

Secretary Perdue said: “The plan we are announcing today ensures farmers do not bear the brunt of unfair retaliatory tariffs imposed by China and other trading partners.”

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