With federal relief on the horizon, Black farmers worry it won't come soon enough

NPR12/14/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025

Summary

At the National Black Growers Council meeting in New Orleans, Black farmers expressed concerns about the timing of the $12 billion in tariff relief announced by the Trump administration, as they face ongoing challenges in their operations, according to NPR. The farmers worry that the relief may not arrive soon enough to address their immediate needs.

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