Fact Check: Did $12 Billion in Farmer Aid Come From Tariff Revenue?

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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)

Claim: $12 billion in farmer aid came from tariff revenue.

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: The funding came from the Commodity Credit Corporation, which is financed through congressional appropriations, not tariff revenue.

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Date: 04/05/2026

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Last Updated on April 5, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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