Sen. John Thune Argues Farmers Need ‘Financial Assistance’ as Trade Wars Close Export Markets; Welker Questions ‘Taxpayer Bailout’ Over Tariff RollbacksWork being done on a farm. Please make a small donation to the Tampa Free Press to help sustain independent journalism. He concluded by stressing the importance of keeping agriculture “front and center when you’re negotiating trade deals.”Please make a small donation to the Tampa Free Press to help sustain independent journalism. Connect with us: Follow the Tampa Free Press on Facebook and Twitter for breaking news and updates. Sign up: Subscribe to our free newsletter for a curated selection of top stories delivered straight to your inbox.