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Trump proposes $12 billion in aid to farmers hurt by tariffs

Episode 342 | 6m 45s

President Trump announced a $12 billion relief plan for American farmers on Monday. It’s aimed at supporting an industry hit by lower sales, higher expenses and the president’s tariff policy. Patrick Thomas of The Wall Street Journal, joins William Brangham to discuss.

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