Key Facts

• President Donald Trump requested $11.1 billion in new aid for struggling farmers in a request to Congress on Thursday.
• The requested aid would amount to the second bailout of the year for the agriculture sector, which has been facing significant financial challenges.
• The request was made during a dinner meeting at the White House with farmers invited by President Trump.
• If approved, the aid would provide additional financial assistance to farmers who have been struggling with various economic and environmental pressures.
• The request for $11.1 billion in aid is a significant increase from previous assistance packages provided to the agriculture sector this year.