The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a nominee for secretary, Brooke Rollins, who is a longtime Trump associate. As president and CEO of the America First Policy Institute, she graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in agricultural development.
Background Information
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) was founded in 1862 by President Abraham Lincoln, with a focus on supporting farmers, ensuring animal and plant health, and maintaining the safety of the nation’s food supply.
USDA Responsibilities
The USDA oversees various support programs for farmers, including those related to:
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Animal and plant health
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Food quality and nutrition
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School meals
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Federal nutrition programs (providing food to low-income individuals, pregnant women, and young children)
Trump Administration Appointments
Brooke Rollins’ Background
Rollins is a longtime Trump associate who served as his former domestic policy chief. She graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in agricultural development and is currently president and CEO of the America First Policy Institute.
Potential Impact on Agriculture Policies
Trump’s agriculture policies, although not explicitly outlined during the campaign, may be influenced by his pledge to impose widespread tariffs. This could have significant effects on farmers, particularly if countries like China respond with retaliatory tariffs on U.S. exports such as corn and soybeans.
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