00:00Republican lawmakers are urging President Trump to provide more relief for farmers and equipment manufacturers struggling under his tariff policies, despite an existing $12 billion bailout.
00:10Farmers say the tariffs have eaten into profits already squeezed by years of low commodity prices and rising input costs.
00:17Major equipment makers, like Deere, have faced reduced demand and layoffs as cash-strapped farmers halt purchases.
00:23While the president floated cutting regulations to lower equipment prices, lawmakers argue the real fix is in boosting farm income, which is no easy feat amid the financial strain from the trade war.
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