Trump unveils $12bn aid package for US farmers amid tariff fallout

President says money will come from tariff revenues and promises trade policies will make farmers so strong'

Donald Trump announced on Monday $12bn in economic assistance to farmers, which he said would be drawn from tariff revenue.

This relief will provide much-needed certainty to farmers as they get this year's harvest to market and look ahead to next year's crops, and it'll help them continue their efforts to lower food prices for American families," Trump said during a roundtable discussion of American agriculture.