51AVÊÓÆµ

Trump signs Executive Order to support farmers impacted by 'unfair market disruptions'

US President Donald Trump once more condemned the impact of the 'Death Tax' on family farms, while stating his appreciation for farmers, and why farming communities could receive a share of a $12bn relief programme

Chris Brayford
clock • 10 min read
US President Donald Trump said: "We love farmers, and the farmers like me. They are great people. The backbone of our country. Farmers are an indispensable national asset and part of the backbone of America. I have always felt it so strongly. They are so important."
Image:

US President Donald Trump said: "We love farmers, and the farmers like me. They are great people. The backbone of our country. Farmers are an indispensable national asset and part of the backbone of America. I have always felt it so strongly. They are so important."

US President Donald Trump has signed an Executive Order which he said will 'stop price fixing, anti-competitive behavior, and foreign influence' which drives up grocery prices and threatens the security...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on Politics

Countryside must be at heart of Andy Burnham's reset, insist Labour MPs

Countryside must be at heart of Andy Burnham's reset, insist Labour MPs

A new study says rural communities are central to food security, clean energy, housing, nature recovery and long-term growth

Jane Thynne
clock 14 July 2026 • 3 min read
Tighten biosecurity before its too late, says Shadow Defra Minister

Tighten biosecurity before its too late, says Shadow Defra Minister

Alex Black
clock 13 July 2026 • 2 min read
Farming Matters: "Are governments listening or have they just learnt to say the right words?"

Farming Matters: "Are governments listening or have they just learnt to say the right words?"

Rory Hutchings, partner and head of agriculture and estates at HCR Law, discusses the current rhetoric on farming coming from Westminster and the Senedd in Wales.

clock 11 July 2026 • 4 min read