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Trump Administration Proposes Using Tariff Funds to Support Food Aid During Government Shutdown

Name: Trump Administration Proposes Using Tariff Funds to Support Food Aid During Government Shutdown
Uploaded: 2025-10-07T19:30:00-07:00
Channel: NBC Palm Springs
Description: As the federal shutdown enters its second week, President Donald Trump says he wants to use trade tariff revenue to fund the WIC food assistance program, which supports nearly 7 million women and children. However, the plan could face legal hurdles since tariff funds are frozen until Congress passes a budget.

By: NBC Palm Springs

October 7, 2025

government shutdownTrump administrationWIC programfood assistancetariff fundsTreasury Departmentfederal fundingwomen infants and childrengovernment budgetCNN

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