Fernandez cited `` the moment of international crisis '' as the reason for her decision to create `` a federal solidarity fund . '' Roadblocks are the latest in a year-long conflict over export taxes on soybeans . The U.S. government has imposed tariffs of up to 25 percent on imports from Canada, Mexico and other countries that have subsidized their farmers with farm subsidies. Fernandez announces fund from soy revenues for provinces , municipalities . Farm leaders criticize announcement as election ploy .
Roadblocks are the latest in a year-long conflict over export taxes on soybeans . The U.S. government has imposed tariffs of up to 25 percent on imports from Canada, Mexico and other countries that have subsidized their farmers with farm subsidies. Fernandez announces fund from soy revenues for provinces , municipalities . Farm leaders criticize announcement as election ploy .