The NewsWorthy Bailout for Farmers, Winter Storm Watch & Hollywood's Bidding War - Tuesday, December 9, 2025
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Dec 9, 2025 President Trump is ramping up his campaign with a focus on affordability during his latest visits to battleground states. Farmers are set to receive a $12 billion aid package amidst rising bankruptcies. Meanwhile, China reports a staggering trade surplus, prompting discussions about shifting export markets. A powerful winter storm is approaching the U.S., and a concerning trend of parents refusing vitamin K shots for newborns is emerging. In entertainment news, a bidding war erupts for WBD, while Golden Globe nominations reveal top contenders.
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Trump's Affordability Message Tour
- President Trump is touring battleground states to sell his economic narrative and rebut critics.
- Erica Mandy highlights that if Republicans can't lower costs, they risk losing the 2026 midterms.
How Farmers Should Use New Aid
- Farmers earning under $900,000 will get one-time payments starting in February through the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program.
- The administration says farmers should use the $12 billion, funded by tariff revenue, to pay debts and finance next year's crops.
China's Export Resilience
- China's trade surplus topped $1 trillion despite U.S. tariffs that cut exports to the U.S. nearly 30%.
- Exports to Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia are surging, showing China's diverse global market reach.