Keeping Trump’s trade aid in context (Politico.com)

Politico.com reported on tariffs and aid to farmers.  According to Senior Research Fellow Joseph Glauber, the size of the direct aid program could create headaches for the U.S. if it’s challenged under global trade rules, which limit government support for agriculture. “Another relevant issue is whether providing ad hoc [Market Facilitation Program] support in successive years leads producers to expect MFP or similar payments in future years.”