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Trump’s Tariffs Crushed Farmers. Now He’s Proposing Another Bailout That Leaves Black Farmers Out.

2025-10-06 News & Politics
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Roland S. Martin
Roland S. Martin
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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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Trump’s Tariffs Crushed Farmers. Now He’s Proposing Another Bailout That’ll Leave Black Farmers Behind. John Boyd, President of the National Black Farmers Association, joins Roland Martin to expose the racist hypocrisy behind Trump’s proposed new farm bailout. After Trump’s trade war devastated American agriculture, white farmers—who largely backed him—are demanding another round of government relief. Black farmers, who’ve been denied support for generations, already know how this story ends. 🔥 Trump’s tariffs wrecked the farm economy — now Republicans are floating another bailout. 🔥 White farmers who voted for Trump are begging for help, while Black farmers remain locked out. 🔥 John Boyd: “Trump gave white farmers billions. Black farmers got nothing.” 🔥 The NBFA calls out USDA’s history of discrimination and systemic bias in relief programs. 🔥 Same cycle, same story — this time, we’re calling it what it is: a trade war against equity. #RolandMartinUnfiltered #BlackStarNetwork #JohnBoyd #BlackFarmers #Trump #TradeWar #FarmBailout #USDA #Agriculture #DiscriminationJoin Want direct updates? Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest videos → t.me/blackstarnetwork this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjXB7nX8bL2U2sje8d212Yw/join Support #RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork 👉🏾 Use Cash App by visiting Stripe https://buy.stripe.com/7sI3ccgYyfSQ8y45kl 👉🏾 PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered Venmo ☛https://venmo.com/rmunfiltered Zelle ☛ [email protected] Annual or monthly recurring #BringTheFunk Fan Club membership via paypal ☛ https://rolandsmartin.com/rmu-paypal/ Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #RolandMartinUnfiltered and the #BlackStarNetwork are news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.

Top Comments (10)

@kanti8942 2025-10-06

the farmers didn't vote Trump because of his policies. They voted for him because of racism, nothing else

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@ogle1go 2025-10-06

The black farmers better SUE the US government.

406 21 replies
@Rydotheoffroader 2025-10-06

Racism can be expensive😂

395 7 replies
@rolandsmartin 2025-10-06

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.

379 28 replies
@user-cs4vz2zb3h 2025-10-06

Please let us know which banks to boycott not supporting Black farmers.

301 13 replies
@juanitaldiggs 2025-10-06

Salute to Mr. Boyd and all Black farmers ❤!

201 5 replies
@donnaanderson5789 2025-10-07

They're reaping what they sow. Hatred and racism are economically costly. History proves it every time.

83 4 replies
@joybrunson7197 2025-10-07

TOGETHER we STAND, DIVIDED we FALL

61 2 replies
@Karen-x3t8j 2025-11-01

We must support our brothers & sisters in farming by any means necessary ❤

30 1 replies
@christine6007-n7c 2025-10-13

Bailouts aren't going to help when your market is gone

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