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Senate resolution urges end to recent tariffs, committee advances SJR 7 after debate
Summary
Senator Cervantes presented SJR 7 calling on federal officials to rescind recent tariffs; committee members debated economic effects and partisan framing, and the committee voted to advance the resolution.
Senator Cervantes presented SJR 7 to the Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee on June 30, asking the state to send a message opposing the Trump administration’s tariff actions under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Cervantes said the tariffs increase consumer costs for everyday goods and harm small businesses.
The resolution drew debate among committee members. Senator Nilo agreed with opposing tariffs broadly but cautioned the measure singled out one administration and could conflate complex debates about trade policy. He also argued the resolution omitted other drivers of California’s affordability crisis, such as housing and regulatory costs. Senator Cervantes said the resolution was a targeted political message and urged colleagues to vote yes.
After discussion, the committee held a roll call. The recorded votes show six senators voting aye and three voting no. Committee leadership said the tally met the threshold to advance the measure; the item was left on call to allow additional members to register their votes.
