SR183: SR183 President of the United States; the imposition of tariffs on Mexico and Canada; express strong disagreement

This resolution is a statement of the Georgia Senate's opinion, not a change to Georgia law. It responds to tariffs imposed by the President of the United States on goods from Mexico and Canada, arguing that these tariffs raise costs for Georgia consumers and small businesses and could hurt the state's agriculture and manufacturing sectors, which depend on exports and imported goods. The resolution states that the Senate disagrees with the tariffs and urges the federal government to pursue free and fair trade policies instead. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies of the resolution to the President, the United States Trade Representative, and Georgia's members of Congress, so the Senate's position is formally communicated to federal officials.

• States that the Georgia Senate strongly disagrees with tariffs imposed by the President of the United States on Mexico and Canada.
• Urges the federal government to prioritize free and fair trade policies that reduce financial burdens on citizens.
• Expresses support for Georgia's farmers, entrepreneurs, and working families as important to the state's economy.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies of the resolution to the President, the U.S. Trade Representative, and Georgia's Congressional Delegation.

The resolution is directed at federal officials, including the President of the United States, the United States Trade Representative, and Georgia's members of Congress. It speaks on behalf of Georgia consumers, small business owners, farmers, and manufacturers who the text says are affected by the tariffs.

While the resolution does not change any Georgia law, it puts the state Senate on record opposing federal tariff policy and asks Congress and the President to reconsider it, potentially adding political pressure on federal trade decisions that affect Georgia's agriculture and small business sectors.

• The whereas clauses describe how Georgia's economy depends on trade with Mexico and Canada and warn that tariffs could raise costs and disrupt supply chains.
• The first resolving clause formally states the Senate's disagreement with the tariffs imposed by the President.
• A further resolving clause urges the federal government to adopt free and fair trade policies that reduce financial burdens on citizens.
• A further resolving clause expresses support for Georgia's families, entrepreneurs, and farmers.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the President, the U.S. Trade Representative, and Georgia's Congressional Delegation.

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• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)Primary sponsor
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)

• tariffs
• international trade
• Georgia agriculture
• small businesses
• federal policy