Alsobrooks introducing legislation to exempt school supplies from Trump tariffs

Democratic Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (Md.) on Thursday will introduce legislation to exempt school supplies from President Trump’s tariffs, as families nationwide prepare for the start of a new academic year. The bill, titled the “Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act,” proposes shielding school supplies from tariffs Trump has imposed since returning to office. Qualifying supplies include backpacks,…

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