"The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it would use revenue from tariffs to fund a popular social program for parents and children that is expected to run out of funds soon due to the current government shutdown. The announcement raises a handful of questions, including how much of the program would be funded through tariffs, and whether the administration has the legal authority to follow through on its promise."
"The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides parents with vouchers to buy essential items for their children, including baby formula, fruits, vegetables, and more. It also provides resources like breastfeeding counseling and referrals to other services. Never miss another story Get the news you want, delivered to your inbox every day. However, due to the shutdown, the program, which serves around 7 million people, has only around $150 million left in contingency funding."
The Trump administration said it will use tariff revenue to supplement funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) as the program faces a funding shortfall during the government shutdown. WIC serves about 7 million people and provides vouchers for formula, fruits, vegetables, breastfeeding counseling, and referrals. The program has roughly $150 million in contingency funds and could run out within one to two weeks. Questions remain about how much tariff revenue will be allocated and whether the administration has legal authority to redirect those funds. Some states may temporarily cover WIC payments, but federal reimbursement is not guaranteed.
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