Warner, Kaine Move to End Trump’s Trade War and Free Virginians From Trump’s Tariff Tax

WASHINGTON – Following President Trump’s latest tariffs, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and 12 of their Senate colleagues introduced the End Trump’s Tariff Tax Act, legislation that would revoke and refund Trump’s newest barrage of tariffs, and rein in the president’s tariff authority by repealing the archaic authorities he has used to continue his trade war. This legislation would apply to Trump’s newest global tariffs of 10­–12.5 percent and 50 percent tariff on $20 billion worth of imports from Canada. Since Trump has started his latest trade war, American families have paid the price. In just one year, Trump’s tariff tax cost the average family nearly $2,000 , with hardworking Americans bearing 96 percent of the cost of the hundreds of billions of dollars in new tariffs. Still, Trump has been undeterred by the chaos and pain his trade war has wrought and continues to double down on the global stage. “From escalating trade wars to costly conflicts abroad, the president’s reckless policies are driving up costs and making it harder for Virginians to make ends meet,” said the senators. “The data is clear: American families, small businesses, and farmers are footing the bill for Trump’s chaotic tariffs. We’re proud to support this legislation to rein in these disastrous taxes, lower costs, and put working families ahead of the president’s failed agenda.” The legislation is also sponsored by Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Sens. Patty Murray (D-WA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Jack Reed (D-RI), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Chris Coons (D-DE), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Angus King (I-ME), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), and Peter Welch (D-VT). In Congress, Sens. Warner and Kaine have been outspoken critics of President Trump’s tariff policies, which are a tax on American families and small businesses. The senators introduced the T ariff Refund Act of 2026 to require full refunds – with interest – of Trump’s illegal tariffs, after they were struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. As the Supreme Court considered the case, the senators both joined an amicus brief urging that these tariffs be struck down. Sens. Warner and Kaine also led bipartisan legislation to repeal the administration’s tariffs on Canada imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act . The measure passed the Senate with bipartisan support, and a version of the bill was subsequently approved by the U.S. House of Representatives , reflecting growing congressional opposition even among some Republicans to tariff policies that have raised costs for consumers, strained relationships with key allies, and disrupted cross-border trade. Read the full bill here . ### * High-quality photographs of Sen. Mark R. Warner are available for download here * Photos may be used online and in print, and can be attributed to ‘The Office of Sen. Mark R. Warner