WASHINGTON, DC – 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.
Las Vegas Review Journal: Rosen’s bill would bar tariffs on groceries without congressional approval
- U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen wants lawmakers to prohibit President Donald Trump’s administration from levying tariffs on food and agriculture-based products without congressional approval, according to a bill the Nevada Democrat introduced Thursday.
- “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,” said Rosen, one of Nevada’s two Democratic senators, in a statement. “I’m going to do everything in my power to pass this bill to fight against Trump’s harmful trade policies.”
- Democratic members of the Senate’s Joint Economic Committee published a report this month that concluded that American families had seen inflation-related costs go up by an average of $700 during Trump’s second term. The average increase in Nevada was $941, according to the report.
- “Donald Trump lied to the American people when he promised to bring prices down ‘on day one,’” Rosen said in the statement. “His reckless tariffs have done the opposite, raising grocery costs and making it harder for hardworking families to put food on the table.”
KOLO Reno: Rosen bill would block Trump’s tariffs
- A new bill introduced by Senator Jacky Rosen would block the Trump administration from implementing tariffs that she says raise grocery prices.
- The No Tariffs on Groceries Act would require the approval of Congress for any tariff levied on food or agricultural product.
- Rosen claims the prices of food items like chicken, beef, steak, orange juice, lettuce and potatoes have risen since Trump took office.
- “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.”
KSNV Las Vegas: Nevada’s Rosen wants to require grocery tariffs to get Congressional approval
- U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, wants to ensure the White House gets approval from Congress before putting tariffs on groceries.
- Rosen said Thursday that she has introduced the No Tariffs on Groceries Act, which would require a Congressional vote to permit any tariff on food or agricultural products.
- The U.S. senator says the bill is in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs on groceries, household goods and other products, which have increased costs.
- She cited reports showing spending increased for the average household during Trump’s first few months in office and higher prices for foods like chicken, beef, lettuce and potatoes.
- U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives earlier this year.
KTVN Reno: Rosen introduces new bill to block President Trump from raising grocery costs through tariffs
Anchor: “Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen introduced a new bill to block President Trump from raising grocery costs through tariffs. The bill would require congressional approval for any tariff levied on food or agricultural products. Senator Rosen said in part, “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.”
Telemundo Las Vegas: Rosen presenta un proyecto de ley para impedir que el presidente Trump imponga aranceles que aumentarán los precios de los alimentos
Anchor: “La senadora estadounidense Jacky Rosen presentó un proyecto de ley para impedir que el presidente Trump imponga aranceles que aumentarán los precios de los alimentos de manera directa. La ley de aranceles a los alimentos requiere la población previa del congreso para aplicar cualquier arancel a alimentos o productos agrícolas. Un nuevo informe publicado por el Comité Económico Conjunto muestra que el hogar estadounidense promedio ya ha gastado alrededor de 700 más en los primeros 8 meses de la presidencia de Donald Trump y casi mil cuando se trata de familias de Nevada, una de las cifras más altas de todo el país.”
KRNV Reno: Rosen Introduces Bill to Stop Trump’s Tariffs on Groceries
Anchor: “Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen [has] introduced the No Tariffs on Groceries Act. Now, this bill would require Congressional approval on any tariff levied against food or agricultural products. This comes after months of President Trump using executive orders to put tariffs in effect. Rosen says reports show spending has increased for the average household during Trump’s first few months in office, with foods like chicken, beef and potatoes all going up in price.”
KLAS Las Vegas: Jacky Rosen is Looking to Make Your Grocery Bill Smaller
Anchor: “Nevada senator Jacky Rosen is looking to make your grocery bill smaller. The Democrat is proposing a new No Tariffs on Groceries Act. It would require congressional approval for any tariff for food or produce. Senator Rosen says Nevadans are paying nearly $1000 more a month on groceries with president trump’s tariff plan.
Senator Rosen: “This is unfair. It is a right and Trump can say whatever the heck he wants to say, but you shop, your viewers shop, you see it every single day. So you know the truth on what you’re buying.”
KNPR Las Vegas: New Rosen Bill Would Require Congressional Approval for Tariffs on Food
Anchor: “Tariffs on food or agriculture products would require Congressional approval under a bill proposed by Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen. She said yesterday it’s a response to tariffs on groceries, household goods and other products which have increased their costs to consumers across the country.”
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