Washington, July 15 -- Rep. Shomari C. issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) introduced the
Tariff Impacted Farmer Support Act of 2026 to provide targeted financial relief and support for farmers who produce cotton, peanuts, soybeans, corn, and poultry.
Farmers across Alabama and the nation continue to face rising production costs, market volatility, and economic uncertainty that have placed extraordinary pressure on family farming operations. These challenges are compounded by retaliatory tariffs resulting from the Trump Administration's trade policies. For farmers operating on thin margins, a single year of substantial losses can threaten the long-term viability of their operatio...