Figures Introduces Legislation to Support Alabama Farmers Impacted by the Trump Administration’s Trade Policies

Tariff Impacted Farmer Support Act of 2026 to provide targeted financial relief and support for farmers who produce cotton, peanuts, soybeans, corn, and poultry.

Farmers across Alabama and the nation continue to face rising production costs, market volatility, and economic uncertainty that have placed extraordinary pressure on family farming operations. These challenges are compounded by retaliatory tariffs resulting from the Trump Administration's trade policies. For farmers operating on thin margins, a single year of substantial losses can threaten the long-term viability of their operations.

"Alabama farmers are the backbone of our economy and of rural communities throughout the state," said Congressman Figures. "Amid incredibly difficult economic challenges, farmers have repeatedly demonstrated their resilience and grit, but many smaller operations lack the financial reserves necessary to withstand prolonged market disruptions, lost export sales, and the uncertainty created by President Trump's tariffs. Our farmers deserve our support, and my bill will provide the financial assistance needed to help preserve family farming operations, strengthen rural economies, and ensure that our producers can continue feeding, fueling, and clothing our nation."

Congressman Figures' bill comes on the heels of a meeting with farmers in Macon County. During this meeting, farmers consistently warned about the dire circumstances they face due to rising costs, market instability and lower profits. In addition, farmers voiced concerns about receiving minimal assistance from President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," as well as the deployment of roughly $20 billion taxpayer bailout to the Government of Argentina while American agricultural producers are facing measurable financial strain.

The Tariff Impacted Farmer Support Act of 2026 would authorize up to $15 billion through the Commodity Credit Corporation to provide temporary direct assistance to qualifying agricultural producers of soybeans, cotton, corn, peanuts, and poultry.

Eligibility would be limited to agricultural producers of small and mid-sized family farms with total revenues of $500,000 or less, consistent with applicable definitions under the Food Security Act.

Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) is an original co-sponsor. The Alabama Contract Poultry Growers Association endorsed the bill.

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Click here to read the one-pager.