The White House says it will use tariff revenue to bolster a food aid program that’s facing funding shortages. The nutrition program for women, infants, and children, known as WIC, is in jeopardy during the federal government shutdown. But White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president plans to pay for food aid from […]
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White House to use tariff income to boost food aid
The White House says it will use tariff revenue to bolster a food aid program that’s facing funding shortages. The nutrition program for women, infants, and children, known as WIC, is in jeopardy during the federal government shutdown. But White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president plans to pay for food aid from tariff income. The WIC program provides vouchers to buy infant formula, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables.