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Limiting Food Tariffs: Protecting Against Price Hikes

This act aims to limit the President's power to impose new tariffs on agricultural products imported from major US trade partners. This means the President will need Congressional approval to implement such tariffs, preventing sudden increases in food prices for citizens. The goal is to stabilize food costs and protect household budgets.
Key points
The President cannot unilaterally impose new tariffs on imported food from key trading partners.
New food tariffs will require Congressional approval, giving citizens more control through their representatives.
The act seeks to protect consumers from sudden food price increases caused by tariffs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2842
Sponsor: Rep. Gray, Adam [D-CA-13]
Process start date: 2025-04-10