AreaUnited States of America

Commodity GroupGrains

CommodityMaize and Wheat

Date18/09/2020

Policy CategoryConsumption and marketing

Policy InstrumentGovernment market intervention

DescriptionAnnounced additional financial assistance of up to USD 14 billion as part of the extended Coronavirus Food Assistance Programme (CFAP2) launched in May 2020. The package is for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Eligible crops include wheat and maize.