The Agriculture Department said a proposal by President Trump would include direct assistance for farmers, purchases of excess crops and trade promotion activities aimed at building new export markets.

The government announced a $12 billion plan Tuesday to assist farmers who have been hurt by President Donald Trump’s trade disputes with China and other trading partners.

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