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Farmers' reactions are mixed after Trump announces one-time relief payments

American farmers have taken a huge financial hit from President Trump's tariffs and trade policies, and are anxiously waiting for the federal financial assistance he announced Monday.

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Kirk Siegler
As a correspondent on NPR's national desk, Kirk Siegler covers rural life, culture and politics from his base in Boise, Idaho.
Ailsa Chang is an award-winning journalist who hosts All Things Considered along with Ari Shapiro, Audie Cornish, and Mary Louise Kelly. She landed in public radio after practicing law for a few years.
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