New Bill Aims to Cut Grocery Costs, Bringing Financial Relief to Households

Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) has introduced the "No Tariffs on Groceries Act," a legislative proposal requiring congressional approval before the president can impose tariffs on groceries. The MOVE targets rising food prices, with the Yale Budget Lab estimating a 3.4% short-term increase due to existing tariffs.

The bill emerges amid ongoing legal scrutiny of former President Donald Trump's tariff policies, set for Supreme Court review later this year. Stevens argues the measure WOULD alleviate financial pressure on Michigan families, citing widespread concerns over escalating grocery costs.

Legislative hurdles remain, as the proposal must pass both House and Senate before reaching the president's desk. The debate underscores growing tension between trade policy and household economics as inflation persists.