New bill aims at removing tariff costs from groceries

A federal lawmaker has introduced legislation aimed at combating rising grocery costs caused by tariffs.

U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) proposed the No Tariffs on Groceries Act this week, which would require congressional approval for any tariff-related increases in food costs

“When it comes to putting food on the table, when it comes to feeding yourself, no president should be able to act alone without oversight or authorization,” Stevens said.

In August, grocery store prices posted the largest month-to-month increase of the year at 0.6%, according to Consumer Price Index data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The annual inflation rate for food at home stood at 2.7%.