The Trump administration is gearing up to provide up to $12 billion in initial farm aid payments to support farmers impacted by ongoing trade tensions. As lawmakers and agricultural leaders anticipate a crucial meeting between Trump and Xi, discussions about a potential bailout are intensifying. Senator Josh Hawley has introduced the Fund Farm Programs Act, proposing a funding strategy that could allocate $20 billion for farm aid, sourced from tariffs imposed by Trump. While agricultural officials currently find themselves sidelined from trade negotiations with China, the need for urgent assistance has never been greater, as highlighted by the stalled Farm Aid due to the ongoing government shutdown.