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S5564FEDERALFederal Billfiled

Proposed Tariff and Grant Program for Domestic Garlic Producers

Original title: SEWAGE GARLIC Imports Tariff Act of 2024

Record date · December 17, 2024

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill proposes a $100-per-kilogram tariff on all garlic imported from China and creates a new federal trust fund to distribute the collected revenue as grants to domestic garlic growers. The tariff would take effect 15 days after the bill is signed into law.

Why it matters

If enacted, this legislation would significantly increase the cost of Chinese garlic imports for U.S. consumers and businesses while creating a dedicated funding stream for domestic garlic producers through the .

Background

Rick Scott is a Republican U.S. Senator representing Florida. context
The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is an existing federal initiative managed by the USDA to support the competitiveness of specialty crops like fruits, vegetables, and nuts. context

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Domestic garlic producers

They are eligible to receive financial support through new grants funded by the proposed tariff revenue.

Directly affected

Importers of Chinese garlic

They would be required to pay a $100 per kilogram duty on all garlic products imported from China.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much would the new tariff cost?

The bill sets a rate of $100 per kilogram for all garlic products imported from China.

Who gets the money collected from these tariffs?

The revenue is placed into a dedicated trust fund and distributed by the Secretary of Agriculture as grants to states to support domestic garlic producers.

When would this take effect?

The tariff would apply to products entered or withdrawn from warehouses 15 days after the bill is enacted.

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Where This Stands

Currently filed. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Committee.

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Secretary of the Treasury, People's Republic of China, Mr. Scott of Florida and 1 more

OrganizationSecretary of the Treasury“Oversees the trust fund established for domestic garlic growers.”Map →

OrganizationPeople's Republic of China“Origin of the garlic subject to the tariff increase.”Map →

PersonMr. Scott of Florida“Introduced the bill in the Senate.”Map →

OrganizationSecretary of Agriculture“Administers grants to states for domestic garlic producers.”Map →

Sources

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