The White House just dropped a major policy move this afternoon. They're redirecting a slice of tariff revenues—we're talking hundreds of billions collected—into a $12 billion relief package specifically for American farmers. It's a calculated play: using trade war proceeds to cushion the agricultural sector that's been hit hardest by retaliatory measures. The announcement signals how tariff income is being weaponized not just as trade leverage, but as a domestic economic stabilizer. Markets are watching closely to see if this sets a precedent for other sectors demanding their cut.
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The White House just dropped a major policy move this afternoon. They're redirecting a slice of tariff revenues—we're talking hundreds of billions collected—into a $12 billion relief package specifically for American farmers. It's a calculated play: using trade war proceeds to cushion the agricultural sector that's been hit hardest by retaliatory measures. The announcement signals how tariff income is being weaponized not just as trade leverage, but as a domestic economic stabilizer. Markets are watching closely to see if this sets a precedent for other sectors demanding their cut.