WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) introduced a bill to prevent President Trump from enacting tariffs that raise grocery costs for hardworking Americans. The No Tariffs on Groceries Act would require Congressional approval for any tariff levied on food or agricultural products. Since coming into office, Donald Trump has imposed wide-ranging tariffs on groceries, household goods, and other items that have severely increased costs for Americans. A new report released by the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) shows that the average U.S. household has already spent an average of $700 more in the first eight months under President Donald Trump, including nearly $1,000 more for Nevada families — among the highest in the nation.
Several other 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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Consumer Price Index for grocery store or supermarket food purchases increased 0.4 percent from July 2025 to August 2025 and was 2.7 percent higher than in August 2024. While President Trump recently lowered a handful of the cost-increasing tariffs he has imposed, high tariffs on numerous grocery products remain in place.
Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-MI) introduced a version of this legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this year.
“Donald Trump lied to the American people when he promised to bring prices down ‘on day one,’” said Senator Rosen. “His reckless tariffs have done the opposite, raising grocery costs and making it harder for hardworking families to put food on the table. 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. I’m going to do everything in my power to pass this bill to fight against Trump’s harmful trade policies.”
Senator Rosen has helped lead the fight to push back against Trump’s reckless tariffs. Last month, she voted to pass bipartisan legislation to end Donald Trump’s tariffs on Brazil, which are raising costs on essentials like coffee. Earlier this year, she signed on to an amicus brief challenging the President’s illegal tariffs in court. She also helped introduce the Tariff Transparency Act, which would require the U.S. International Trade Commission to study and publicly report on the economic effects of tariffs on Canada and Mexico– key trading partners for Nevada industries. Senator Rosen also helped pass a bipartisan resolution to strike down Trump’s tariffs on Canada earlier this year, which is awaiting action in the House of Representatives.
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