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Trump has suggested more trade bailout money for farmers after USDA paid over $23 billion to offset trade-war losses since 2018. That total includes other tariff relief measures such as commodity purchases and marketing assistance.
Possible additional aid signals policy support for farm income but does not alter feed supply or demand, so price effects are limited.
politico.comRyan McCrimmonFeb 21, 2020After 1,623 past policy events, Corn moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -1.4% to +1.5%), and +0.4% over 20.
After 1,905 past policy events, Soybeans moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (52% higher; middle half -1.4% to +1.8%), and +0.2% over 20.
After 1,019 past policy events, Wheat (SRW) moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (49% higher; middle half -1.7% to +1.5%), and +0.2% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
