Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTrump stated that sanctions on Iranian assets would be lifted, allowing funds to be used exclusively to purchase food and medical supplies from the United States. (Getty Images)President Donald Trump announced that American farmers would soon sell crops like wheat, soybeans, and corn to Iran, claiming it would open a new market and address Iran's "humanitarian crisis." Trump stated that sanctions on Iranian assets would be lifted, allowing funds to be used exclusively to purchase food and medical supplies from the United States. Iran swiftly rejected Trump's claims, with officials dismissing the idea that their unfrozen assets would be used to buy U.S. agriculture and accusing the U.S. of exporting "broken promises and trash talks." The U.S. agricultural sector has faced significant challenges under Trump's policies, including reciprocal tariffs, a trade war with China, and disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump's administration has previously provided billions in bailouts to farmers and is currently seeking additional congressional funding to support them, alongside other issues like the Iran war. In fullTrump promises farmers they will get to sell crops to ‘lovely country of Iran’ after warMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in