U.S. Watchdog To Look Into Trump's $28B Farm Bailout

The video discusses the U.S. administration's $28 billion bailout to support farmers affected by trade tensions with China. The Geos investigation, initiated by Senator Debbie Stabenow, examines claims of uneven fund distribution. The program, started in 2018, aimed to aid farmers impacted by retaliatory tariffs. Initially set at $12 billion, it later increased. With a new trade deal with China, these subsidies are expected to end. The timeline for the Geos investigation remains unclear.

What was the amount of the bailout provided by the administration to help farmers affected by trade?

Who requested the investigation mentioned in the text?

What do Senate Democrats claim about the distribution of the funds?

What was the initial amount of the program initiated in 2018 to help farmers?

What is expected to happen to the subsidies now that the US has signed an initial trade deal with China?