Senate · Introduced · 2025-2026 Regular Session

SR 183: President of the United States; the imposition of tariffs on Mexico and Canada; express strong disagreement

Last action February 13, 2025 · Senate Read and Referred

A Georgia Senate resolution would put the Senate on record opposing federal tariffs on Mexico and Canada, urging Congress and the President to pursue trade policies that protect Georgia families and businesses.

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In plain language

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a statement from the Georgia Senate expressing disagreement with tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada imposed by the President of the United States. The resolution argues that Georgia's economy, especially agriculture, manufacturing, and small businesses, depends on trade with Mexico and Canada and that tariffs would raise costs for consumers and business owners. The resolution formally states the Senate's opposition to the tariffs, urges the federal government to pursue free and fair trade policies instead, and voices support for Georgia's farmers, entrepreneurs, and working families. It 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. It has no enforcement mechanism and creates no new rights, penalties, or funding.

What the bill does

States the Georgia Senate's formal disagreement with tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada imposed by the President of the United States.
Urges the federal government to adopt trade policies described as free and fair, aimed at reducing financial burdens on Georgians.
Expresses support for Georgia's families, entrepreneurs, and farmers as important contributors 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.

Who it affects

The resolution is aimed at federal officials, including the President of the United States, the United States Trade Representative, and Georgia's members of Congress. It also speaks on behalf of Georgia farmers, small business owners, manufacturers, and consumers affected by trade costs, though it imposes no obligations on them.

Why it matters

Because this is a resolution rather than a law, it does not change tariffs, taxes, or any Georgia statute. Its practical effect is to put the Georgia Senate's opinion on record and send that message to federal officials who actually control tariff policy.

Key provisions

The whereas clauses lay out the Senate's reasoning, citing Georgia's reliance on agriculture, manufacturing, and small business trade with Mexico and Canada.
The first resolving clause formally expresses the Senate's disagreement with the tariffs imposed by the President on Mexico and Canada.
A further resolving clause urges the federal government to prioritize free and fair trade policies that reduce financial burdens on citizens.
A further resolving clause voices 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.

From the bill

“the members of this body express their strong disagreement with the broad imposition of tariffs on Mexico and Canada by the President of the United States in recognition of their harmful effects on Georgia's families, small businesses, and economy.”
The resolution's central statement opposing the tariffs on Mexico and Canada.

“the members of this body urge the federal government to prioritize policies that promote free and fair trade, reduce financial burdens on citizens, and foster a stable environment that supports Georgia's growth and prosperity.”
The resolution's call for alternative federal trade policy.

Status timeline

2025-02-13Senate Read and Referred (Senate)
2025-02-12Senate Hopper (Senate)

Topics

tariffs
trade policy
Georgia agriculture
small businesses
federal government relations

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