Hold onto your pitchforks, folks—help is on the horizon for America’s hardworking farmers as the Trump administration gears up to unveil a massive bailout plan, Newsmax reported. 

The White House is poised to roll out a financial lifeline of up to $15 billion for farmers battered by trade disputes with China and bumper harvests, though a pesky government shutdown is throwing wrenches into the works.

For months, farmers—many of whom stand firmly behind President Trump—have been clamoring for trade resolutions as soybean exports to China grind to a halt under punishing tariffs.

Farmers Face Profit Crunch Amid Tariffs

Add to that a record corn harvest driving down prices, and it’s no surprise that rural America is feeling the squeeze on profitability.

Republican lawmakers aren’t mincing words, warning that without aid before the year’s end, farmers could be staring down a “financial calamity.”

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed last week that the White House would reveal details of the aid package as early as Tuesday, signaling urgency in addressing this crisis.

Shutdown Snarls Bailout Rollout Plans

Yet, the partial government shutdown is playing the role of villain here, making it nearly impossible to secure the congressional green light needed for such a hefty payout.

Sources reveal that current government reserves are simply not enough to cover a package of this size, and statutory caps limit direct payments from tariff income to a measly $350 million.

Adjusting those caps? That’s a congressional job, and with the shutdown in full swing, don’t hold your breath for a quick fix.

Alternative Funding Options Under Scrutiny

One potential workaround is tapping into the Commodity Credit Corporation, a USDA financing tool, but the shutdown has left its coffers unrefilled and likely too empty for this ambitious plan.

President Trump has used this mechanism before, dishing out over $23 billion in trade aid during his first term, though watchdog reports flagged some overpayments—a reminder that oversight matters.

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett hinted at imminent action, telling CNBC, “We're taking big measures and those big measures are going to be public really, really soon.” Well, let’s hope “soon” doesn’t get lost in bureaucratic red tape or progressive stalling tactics that often ignore rural America’s plight.

Farmers Already Receiving Record Support

Interestingly, farmers are already slated to pocket over $40 billion in government payments this year, thanks to prior disaster relief and economic support—a testament to Trump’s commitment, even if critics on the left grumble about “handouts.”

Still, this new package, ranging between $10 billion and $15 billion per sources, is designed as a temporary bridge to carry soybean and commodity farmers through the tough harvest season, with more aid possibly on the horizon.

While the Department of Agriculture insists Trump won’t abandon farmers, the shutdown’s chaos and funding hurdles remind us that Washington’s dysfunction often hits the heartland hardest—yet another reason to push back against overreaching government gridlock.