President Trump announced a $12 billion farm aid package on Monday, money the president said "would not be possible without tariffs."
"We’re giving some up to the farmers because they were mistreated by other countries," Trump said.
But some farmers and economists were quick to note that the problems facing farmers and the mistreatment they have endured are primarily a direct consequence of Trump’s own tariff actions.
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Trump says his farm bailout ‘would not be possible without tariffs.’ His critics agree.