Trump to pitch new relief for farmers battered by tariffs, Iran war [View all]
Source: USA Today.
March 27, 2026, 3:02 a.m. ET
President Donald Trump will tout new guidance on farm equipment regulation aimed at cutting costs and increased government loan guarantees for agriculture producers during an event on Friday, March 27, with farmers, a White House official told USA TODAY.
Trump is looking to bolster support for the agriculture industry at a time when farmers are struggling with the impact of tariffs and the Iran war, which is affecting fuel and fertilizer costs.
The president will gather more than 800 farmers on the South Lawn of the White House on March 27 for a speech highlighting efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency and Small Business Administration to help the industry.
Trump plans to announce that the EPA is altering guidelines around a system designed to limit diesel emissions. The new guidance involves manufacturers of diesel vehicles switching to a different diesel exhaust fluid sensor, a shift the White House said will save billions and address concerns about sensors affecting vehicle operation. The sensors detect when the exhaust fluid, added to prevent harmful emissions, is low.
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