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SCNG Calls $12 Billion Farm Bailout Tariff Disaster

PUBLISHED Dec 28, 2025, 11:06 PM ET

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SCNG Calls $12 Billion Farm Bailout Tariff Disaster

Media Bias Meter

Sources: 6

Center 100%

Sources: 6

Los Angeles. The Southern California News Group published an editorial on Dec. 28 saying a $12 billion payout to farmers underscores failures of President Trump's tariff-driven trade policies. The editorial stated the bailout, announced earlier this month, followed harms to farmers from retaliatory measures and called tariffs additional taxes on American consumers. It argued tariffs no longer materially raise federal revenue and described the administration’s trade calculations as flawed. Brookings scholar Jay Shambaugh was cited in related reporting. Major news outlets republished the SCNG editorial this week and noted consequences for farmers. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

2018–2019: Major U.S. tariff measures initiated broader trade tensions.
By early December 2025: Agricultural exporters reported losses tied to tariff-related retaliation.
Early December 2025: U.S. government announced a $12 billion payout to affected farmers.
Dec. 28–29, 2025: Southern California News Group published an editorial calling the payout a 'tariff-based disaster.'
Late December 2025: International outlets republished and cited the SCNG editorial and associated expert commentary.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 6
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 6

Who Benefited

Farmers received a $12 billion payout that provided direct financial relief, while critics of tariff policy gained public and political leverage to argue against tariff-based trade strategies.

Who Impacted

American farmers experienced export revenue losses and market disruption attributed to retaliatory trade measures, and consumers faced higher prices from tariff policies that editors described as additional taxes.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 6
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 6
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

Farmers received a $12 billion payout that provided direct financial relief, while critics of tariff policy gained public and political leverage to argue against tariff-based trade strategies.

Who Impacted