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Senator Durbin Warns: Trump Tariffs Threaten Food Security

4/15/2025

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Senator Dick Durbin raises alarm over Trump administration tariffs, predicting they will deepen reliance on food pantries already facing a crisis, with 1,000 fewer people served. As a USDA program supporting local farmers comes to an end, Durbin calls for bipartisan action to combat food insecurity, hinting at his upcoming 2026 campaign announcement.

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Senator Dick Durbin raises alarm over Trump administration tariffs, predicting they will deepen reliance on food pantries already facing a crisis, with 1,000 fewer people served. As a USDA program supporting local farmers comes to an end, Durbin calls for bipartisan action to combat food insecurity, hinting at his upcoming 2026 campaign announcement.