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SD Senator Mike Rounds; Few Details Yet on Ag Bailout Plan

SD Senator Mike Rounds; Few Details Yet on Ag Bailout Plan

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There are not many details yet on how the twelve billion dollar ag bailout plan will be handled by the US Ag Department.
The Trump Administration announced the program this week to help producers hit by the ongoing trade war.
South Dakota Senator Mike Round says there are limits to the aid that can be extended…..

Rounds says most of the money will go to direct payments…..

Rounds says the money won’t cover all the potential losses…..

Rounds says he is waiting to see more details on the Trump Administrations plans for negotiations on future trade deals.

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