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Today — 10 December 2025Main stream

Between Pakistan and Afghanistan, a Trade War With No End in Sight

After deadly cross-border military clashes, the Pakistani and Afghan governments have locked their populations in a trade war threatening the livelihoods of millions.

© Asim Hafeez for The New York Times

Yesterday — 9 December 2025Main stream

As Prices Increase From Tariffs, Trump Administration Goes on the Defensive About Affordability

10 December 2025 at 00:32
The president rolled out a $12 billion bailout for farmers as he makes the case that his policy is working — or will soon.

© Tierney L. Cross/The New York Times

The president announced $12 billion in bailout money for America’s farmers who have been battered in large part by his trade policies.

Trump Plans $12 Billion Bailout to Aid Farmers Hit by Tariffs

The federal aid comes after China boycotted American farm products in retaliation for U.S. tariffs.

© Tim Gruber for The New York Times

The money for farmers will mostly come from the Agriculture Department’s Farmer Bridge Assistance program.
Before yesterdayMain stream

Bessent Says He Divested From Soybean Farms After Ethics Office Warning

8 December 2025 at 02:30
The Treasury Secretary said on Sunday he recently shed his holdings to comply with his federal ethics agreement.

© Tim Gruber for The New York Times

China stopped buying American soybeans in response to President Trump’s tariffs, inflicting economic pain on U.S. farmers.
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