Establishes a program for direct payments to specialty crop growers and wine producers affected by increased tariffs.
The Specialty Crop & Wine Producer Tariff Relief Act mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program providing direct payments to specialty crop growers and wine producers who incur losses due to increased tariff burdens. The bill defines "covered losses" to include increased costs, reduced exports, lost export revenue, and reduced contracts. Payments will be distributed to specialty crop growers and wine producers. The Secretary may also purchase surplus crops, excluding wine grapes, for distribution in nutrition assistance programs.
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