Trump administration promised farmers $15 billion in weeks before midterms

What happened: The Trump administration made $15 billion in promises to agriculture producers in the weeks before the midterm elections. Key numbers: $15 billion in promised aid to agriculture producers. Why it matters: The timing places the commitments in the final weeks before the midterms, tying farm aid to the election period.

The Trump administration made $15 billion in promises to agriculture producers in the weeks before the midterm elections.

The timing places the commitments in the final weeks before the midterms, tying farm aid to the election period.