Trump's big idea: a deal worth billions of dollars for Jerusalem artichokes with Russia.


Trump's big idea: a deal worth billions of dollars for Jerusalem artichokes with Russia.

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Trump's big idea: a deal worth billions of dollars for Jerusalem artichokes with Russia.

Donald Trump, the former US president, shared a plan to help American farmers make more money. He wants to make a big deal with Russia to buy something called Jerusalem artichoke.

Trump thinks America needs this plant to keep up with China's growing economy. He believes Jerusalem artichoke is a good and cheap food source for animals, and getting it from Russia will help America.

To convince Russia, Trump said he would remove some of the restrictions placed on Russian businesses. He believes this deal will make America wealthy and powerful.

In his message, Trump emphasized the importance of Jerusalem artichoke and how it can save America trillions of dollars. He doesn't want China to be the only country benefitting from this resource.

However, a spokesperson for the US president mentioned that if Russia refuses to make this deal, America might take action. They might increase the cost of buying Jerusalem artichoke from Russia.


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What does Donald Trump want to help American farmers?

He wants to make a big deal with Russia to buy Jerusalem artichoke.

Why does Trump think Jerusalem artichoke is important?

He believes it is a good and cheap food source for animals and will help America keep up with China's economy.

What might happen if Russia refuses the deal?

America might increase the cost of buying Jerusalem artichoke from Russia.


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