Rosen Introduces Bill to Block Tariff Hikes on Foods
Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced a bill called the No Tariffs on Groceries Act, which would require the assent of Congress before tariff hikes on food or agricultural products.
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"Reports show that prices of foods like chicken, beef, bread, steak, orange juice, lettuce, and potatoes have risen since Trump took office," according to the press release announcing the introduction. "While President [Donald] Trump recently lowered a handful of the cost-increasing tariffs he has imposed, high tariffs on numerous grocery products remain in place."
Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., introduced a similar bill earlier in the year.
"I’m proud to introduce this bill to help lower the cost of groceries by stopping Donald Trump from putting tariffs on the everyday essentials Americans rely on most," Rosen said. "I’m going to do everything in my power to pass this bill to fight against Trump’s harmful trade policies."