AreaUnited States of America

Commodity GroupGrains

CommodityAll

Date23/05/2019

Policy CategoryConsumption and marketing

Policy InstrumentGovernment market intervention

DescriptionAnnounced a USD 16 billion aid package for farmers affected by tariff retaliation. The package includes the Market Facilitation Program, which aims to provide USD 14.5 billion in direct payments to producers (including grain producers); a USD 1.4 billion Food Purchase and Distribution Program to purchase affected surplus commodities for distribution to foodbanks, schools, and outlets serving low-income individuals; and USD 100 million issued to the Agricultural Trade Promotion Program, to assist in developing new export markets on behalf of producers.