Black Farmers: $12 Billion Aid "Too Little, Too Late"?

Black farmers say a new $12 billion federal aid package may not save their struggling businesses. The warning came at a major industry meeting this week. The Trump administration announced the relief to help farmers hurt by recent trade disputes. The money comes from tariffs paid by foreign countries. But at the National Black Growers Council meeting in New Orleans, farmers expressed deep concern. They said the aid might arrive too slowly to address urgent financial threats. Many Black-owned farms are already under severe stress. Farmers outlined multiple challenges, including falling income and rising debt. They worry that without immediate help, more farms will close permanently. The council is now watching how quickly the federal funds are distributed. For some farmers, timing will be everything.