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Specialty crop

Fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture) as defined by existing law, and includes wine grapes.

Wine producer

A person who owns or uses facilities to make wine from grapes or other fruits, produces wine for commercial sale, and holds all necessary Federal or State licenses.

Covered loss

Financial damages experienced by specialty crop growers or wine producers due to increased tariffs, including higher costs for handling perishable goods, reduced exports, lost revenue, and cancelled contracts.

Increased tariff burden

An additional tax imposed by another country on products from the United States, specifically those introduced on or after January 20, 2025.

Direct payments

Money given directly by the government to individuals or businesses to compensate for specific losses or support certain activities.

Surplus crops

Agricultural products that are produced in excess of market demand or cannot be sold through regular channels.

Authorization of Appropriations

A legal provision that permits federal agencies to spend money for specific programs or activities, but does not actually provide the money itself; the money must be separately appropriated by Congress.