Trump’s Tariffs Crushed Farmers. Now He’s Proposing Another Bailout That Leaves Black Farmers Out.
Trump’s Tariffs and Proposed Bailouts Threaten to Systemically Leave Black Farmers Behind
Demand accountability for proposed farm bailouts, as historical patterns show relief programs systematically exclude Black farmers while benefiting those who supported destructive trade policies. Roland Martin and John Boyd dissect the institutional bias embedded in agricultural relief efforts.
Short Summary
- Identify the cycle of Trump’s tariffs financially devastating agriculture, leading to calls for government relief.
- Note that white farmers’ subsequent demands for bailouts have historically excluded Black farmers and Latino farmers.
- Detail the extreme disparity in USDA subsidy distribution favoring large, white-operated farms over smaller, minority operations.
This discussion features John Boyd, President of the NBFA, analyzing how Donald Trump’s trade disruption wiped out farm profitability, particularly for growers in solid red states. The key takeaway is the institutional failure of the USDA and corporate America to support Black farmers, leaving them at a severe disadvantage even during recovery efforts.
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Top Comments (10)
the farmers didn't vote Trump because of his policies. They voted for him because of racism, nothing else
The black farmers better SUE the US government.
Racism can be expensive😂
John Boyd and Roland Martin break down the truth behind Trump’s trade war and the next bailout scheme. White farmers backed him, got crushed by tariffs, and now want another rescue. Black farmers? Still fighting for what they were owed decades ago.
Please let us know which banks to boycott not supporting Black farmers.
Salute to Mr. Boyd and all Black farmers ❤!
They're reaping what they sow. Hatred and racism are economically costly. History proves it every time.
TOGETHER we STAND, DIVIDED we FALL
We must support our brothers & sisters in farming by any means necessary ❤
Bailouts aren't going to help when your market is gone
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Top Comments (10)
the farmers didn't vote Trump because of his policies. They voted for him because of racism, nothing else
The black farmers better SUE the US government.
Racism can be expensive😂
John Boyd and Roland Martin break down the truth behind Trump’s trade war and the next bailout scheme. White farmers backed him, got crushed by tariffs, and now want another rescue. Black farmers? Still fighting for what they were owed decades ago.
Please let us know which banks to boycott not supporting Black farmers.
Salute to Mr. Boyd and all Black farmers ❤!
They're reaping what they sow. Hatred and racism are economically costly. History proves it every time.
TOGETHER we STAND, DIVIDED we FALL
We must support our brothers & sisters in farming by any means necessary ❤
Bailouts aren't going to help when your market is gone