Farm Forum editor Stan Wise is glad the Trump Administration is making taxpayers shell out welfare for farmers to pay for the trade war, but…
I’m glad — very glad — that farmers won’t be footing the bill for our new trade war all on their own. However, I can’t help but think that this is a problem that the Trump Administration created with its negotiation tactics, and now taxpayers are on the hook for $12 billion just to keep farmers afloat. Instead, all the president had to do was end the tariffs to protect ag income and look for more diplomatic solutions [Stan Wise, “How Long Can Ag Survive Trade War?” Aberdeen American News, 2018.07.27].
The Waterways Journal says propping up the trade war with farm welfare shows how out of whack Donald Trump’s priorities are:
This is a president who seemed unwilling to commit significant amounts of federal money to his touted infrastructure plan, supposedly on cost grounds. Instead, he wanted to shift the infrastructure cost burden to the states and private entities that might charge lock tolls, a move unanimously opposed by our industry. Fortunately, cooler heads in Congress were able to ensure at least adequate funding for the Corps in this year’s appropriation.
But now we learn that a “spare” $12 billion is available to help farmers—under U.S. Department of Agriculture spending authorities. Shifted to other parts of the budget, that $12 billion could go a long way toward addressing remaining shortfalls in waterway (and other) infrastructure needs. Unlike short-term relief for farmers (which would not have been necessary absent the tariff issue), the results of that spending would significantly strengthen our long-term transportation advantage. That would help farmers and everyone else [editorial, “$12 Billion Could Do a Lot for Water Infrastructure,” Waterways Journal, 2018.07.27].
But this is Donald Trump, who throws other people’s money at short-term schemes just to boost his own brand, not to build anything that lasts.
Speaking of long term infrastructure needs, anyone know what happened to this money for South Dakota railways?
“At least 25 percent, or $17 million, of CRISI’s $68 million in funding will be used for rural projects like highway-rail grade crossing improvement projects. Another $10 million is available for certain capital projects like rail line relocation and improvement or grade separation projects that contribute to the safe initiation or restoration of intercity passenger rail service. A portion of funding from the CRISI and Restoration and Enhancement programs—$2.2 million set-aside for Special Transportation Circumstances—is directed to grants for freight or intercity passenger rail capital projects in Alaska, South Dakota and Wyoming.” https://www.fra.dot.gov/eLib/details/L19363
As noted, this money was released in February of 2018. Anyone know?
Putin’s long term investment is paying off. Comrade trump is going back to his boss of bosses for another meeting. Looks like the Bribery and sell off will continue. https://apnews.com/e8b72b526d424f509d0b412fa569af02?utm_campaign=SocialFlow&utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=AP&__twitter_impression=true
Subsidies, in this situation, are a double whammy for the general public by spending 12 billion for a 12 billion dollar mistake. Looks like we are on the hook for 24 billion. I’m not saying farmers don’t deserve the help, but spending 24 billion to clean up a completely reversible 12 billion dollar mistake doesn’t seem very fiscally conservative to me.
I’ve been perusing this map and feeling a little sad for good old SouDakota. There are a lot of people determined to shoot themselves in the foot. God love them, and I do too. Sigh. 🙄
The N.Y. Times has an election map detailed down to precinct level. It’s really great.
https://goo.gl/2qR3EH
Cue cards for Comrade trump, what a moron. I said that Comrade trump would not know the difference between a soybean and a beanbag chair was gonna be right on the money.
“European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker reportedly used colorful cue cards to explain global-trade policy to President Donald Trump.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Juncker had around a dozen simple cards, all brightly colored and containing minimal information.
Trump is known for disliking lengthy memos and documents which contain too much detail.” https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-trade-tariffs-eu-colorful-cards-2018-7
I am thinking that there will need to be more Bribes to be paid to others. Hell, I have my hand out as well, why not. Just as well get on the Bribe candy train so I can put an R by my name, which means Russian, not republican. It was a great country before these traitors took it over.
Ruh oh, Rounding error Farmers are rebeling, but what about South Dakota? Can we possibly be smart enough to know that we have been conned and that we are not a “rounding error”. Check this out.
“Farm groups are going on the offensive with a multimillion-dollar advertising and advocacy campaign against President Donald Trump’s tariffs just days after the administration rolled out a $12 billion bailout for farmers harmed by a mounting trade war.
The launch of the campaign also comes as Trump is due Thursday in Iowa and Illinois, where he is likely to reassure farmers growing increasingly anxious over trade retaliation that has targeted soybeans, pork and other major farm commodities.” https://www.politico.com/story/2018/07/26/farm-groups-anti-tariff-blitz-trade-aid-711958
Wow man, these are what Robin calls, long entrenched Republican groups, more or less. Guess the thought of being taken to the cleaners was just to much for their hearts to bear. Me, I say it is about damn time! Resist!! Ya got NOem that is bragging about tax cut 2.0 in her latest blurb, what the hell is that but more money for the elites. They have enough.
If Tangerine Wankmaggot had a brain in his head, he might be a half wit.
I know that didn’t really add to the discussion, but i get fed up with his towering ineptitude. Grrrrr. 😠😡😵
Drumpf told farmers he opened EU to trade which is another bald face lie.
Arsonist lights a match and asks other people to pay for what he made happen.
Unreal
It was because of the colored cue cards he used to think he had a deal when actually it was just some Crayola etchings of the petulant child he is. Ag producers should show their disdain for Comrade trump buy making some bumper stickers that say Vote for Obama 2020.
What policy initiative from President Trump has had a focus of “long-term?” A real issue with this president’s governance is the spontaneous and unilateral shifts as a whim hits. Then the reactionary dominoes start falling to deal with the original flight of fancy. Reactionary “solutions” suffer the same lack of long-term sight.
Comrade trump’s BRIBE to ag producers really shows that it is in fact, a BRIBE for the vote.
“BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – U.S. farmers could receive cash payments from a planned $12 billion aid package as soon as late September, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told Reuters on Saturday, warning that the program will not make tariff-hit farmers whole.”
The 1st part of October with a November election, no, this does not sound Russian Mafia at all, just a coinky dink. And, ag producers, still ain’t gonna make diddly squat for anything long term. So the BRIBE is not intended to do anything but pay you off for voting R which now stands for Russian.
Check out the long term investment. These are jokers that are selling out ag producers in a very dangerous way. Think 1929 as the program links to. Yikes, better vote the clowns out.
“Only about $200 million will go toward the expansion of trade missions, Perdue said.
The aid plan, a response to retaliatory trade measures on U.S. farm exports, is intended only for the current crop cycle, he said. “It’s for the 2018 crop. We do not expect to do this over a period of time,” Perdue said.” https://www.reuters.com/article/us-g20-argentina-usa/u-s-says-farmers-could-get-cash-aid-by-october-but-will-not-be-made-whole-idUSKBN1KI0KA?feedType=RSS&feedName=politicsNews&utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social
The Russians already have their plan in place, plant at least 8.2% more for 2019. The Russian/American ag plan is to do nothing as 200 million to go to a trade mission is pretty lame.
Why couldn’t we have had the European Union take us over? Why Russia?
Cory Allen Heidelberger at Dakota Free Press writes—Trump Sabotage Causing Premium Increases That Wipe Out Tax Cuts:
https://www.dailykos.com/
Reactionary and spontaneous—how often do those words rise to the top of characteristics employers search for in new hires for executive positions?
Tax and spend again Comrade NOem? Fuel and tires this time she thinks is a good idea:
“New taxes on transit and bikes would raise revenue for highway construction under a bill introduced last week by Pennsylvania Republican Bill Shuster, chair of the House Transportation Committee.
In addition to raising the federal gas tax, the bill calls for a huge increase in fuel taxes paid by transit agencies, as well as a 10 percent tax on adult bicycle tires and electric batteries for cars and bikes.” https://usa.streetsblog.org/2018/07/30/house-gop-transportation-bill-would-raise-taxes-on-transit-and-bikes/
Good news truckers and even folks who like to ride the bikes, Comrade NOem is gonna stick it to ya once again. Guess Comrade NOem is thinking long term investment, meanwhile, Comrade Dusty grins and agrees.