Trump provides new aid for farmers and food suppliers amid Iran war

President offered new federal loan guarantees and an update to renewable fuel standards to boost US agriculture

Donald Trump is offering aid to farmers and food suppliers as they face a fresh set of challenges amid the US-Israel war on Iran, the White House announced Friday.

After a White House event with farmers on Friday, Trump introduced several new measures, including new federal loan guarantees and an update to renewable fuel standards, meant to boost US agriculture as the conflict in Iran continues.