“The question for Reps. Rodney Davis and Mike Bost as they join President Trump in Illinois today is whether they will stand up for their constituents and confront the president about how his reckless trade war is devastating Illinois farmers.” – DCCC Spokesperson Jacob Peters
Politico Illinois: Trade war anxiety surges ahead of Trump’s Midwest swing
“But the president’s sudden announcement this week that he’ll give out $12 billion in subsidies to farmers is setting off a new wave of anxiety — a deep sense of apprehension over Trump’s unpredictability on trade and questions over whether the White House has any plan at all.”
Bloomington Pantagraph: ‘Trade, not aid’: Illinois farmers would prefer lasting solutions to cash relief
“Illinois farmers were particularly hurt by soybean tariffs because the state is America’s largest grower of the crop that is used in farm feed, cooking oil, tofu, soy sauce and dairy product substitutes.”
Belleville News-Democrat: GOP county board member says he’d ‘rather have a free market’ than $12B farmer bailout
“While the Trump administration announced on Tuesday a $12 billion bailout to assist farmers who have been hurt by trade tariffs, one Southern Illinois farmer said the money will help but won’t account for all the money he has lost.”
Champaign News-Gazette: Area farmers want free trade, not bail-out