this post was submitted on 10 Mar 2025
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Farmers across the country are facing financial hardship due to a USDA spending freeze on agricultural grants and loans.

The freeze, part of a broader review of federal spending, has halted construction projects, delayed equipment purchases, and caused uncertainty for farmers relying on USDA funding.

This comes as Trump imposes new tariffs on farm products, sparking trade wars and further straining the already struggling agricultural sector.

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[–] HeyJoe@lemmy.world 9 points 3 weeks ago

They got what I'm sure most of them voted for.