Trump touts emergency diesel tax relief, $8B agricultural assistance program

President Donald Trump touts his administration's emergency diesel tax relief and a newly announced $8 billion agricultural assistance program Thursday during a rally in Sioux City, Iowa.

President Donald Trump details the use of the Defense Production Act to release $150 million to increase American refining capacity for diesel and gasoline, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, during a rally in Sioux City, Iowa. This federal funding pairs with the $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief program, which includes an estimated $400 million designated specifically for Iowa farmers.