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Assembly adopts resolution criticizing recent federal tariffs after heated floor debate

California State Assembly · April 20, 2026
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Summary

The Assembly passed Senate Joint Resolution 7, criticizing federal tariff policy as a cost borne by households and small businesses. Supporters called tariffs a hidden tax; opponents blamed other drivers of inflation, producing a sharp partisan exchange before a roll‑call adoption (Ayes 57, Noes 13).

The California State Assembly on March 25 adopted Senate Joint Resolution 7 (SJR 7), a statement criticizing recent federal tariff policy and urging attention to the costs placed on working families and small businesses.

Assemblymember Solace, the floor manager, said the resolution responds to federal tariff…

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