Balance of Power Trump Unveils New Farm Aid
Dec 8, 2025
Elina Valtonen, Finland's Minister of Foreign Affairs, shares insights on NATO, Russia, and the importance of supporting Ukraine. Kelly Loeffler, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator, talks about inflation's impact on small businesses and praises Trump's economic agenda. Rick Davis offers a strategic perspective on political messaging, while Jeanne Sheehan Zaino analyzes the disconnect between voter sentiment and the administration’s claims. Together, they navigate complex political waters and discuss the implications of recent decisions on democracy and governance.
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New $12B Farmer Bridge Assistance
- The White House plans a $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance program targeting crop farmers with AGI under $900,000.
- Farmers must submit acreage reports by Dec 19 and expect payments by Feb 28, 2026.
Soybean Purchases Lag And Prices Are Low
- Soybean farmers remain squeezed as China has fulfilled only ~23% of purchases since the October meeting.
- Futures recovered slightly but prices sit near 2020 lows, raising questions about future aid needs.
Supreme Court May Curtail Independent Agencies
- The Supreme Court signaled it may back the administration on firing agency leaders and potentially overturn Humphrey's Executor.
- That would weaken independent regulators and could leave carve-outs for the Fed.