Sen. Moran Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Restore Congress' Constitutional Role in Trade

WASHINGTON
–
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) joined Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) in introducing legislation to restore Congress’ constitutionally authorized role in setting and approving U.S. trade policy. The
Trade Review Act of 2025
would require congressional approval of unilateral tariffs proposed by the executive branch. The legislation mirrors Sen. Grassley’s 2019 Section 232
tariff reform efforts
during the first Trump administration.
“Every state has unique industries that are impacted differently by changes in global markets and trade policies, such as agriculture, car manufacturing and aircraft production,”
said Sen. Moran
. “The Constitution gives Congress the authority to make decisions regarding foreign commerce, including tariffs. This legislation allows the President to use tariffs to respond to emergencies while permitting Congress to weigh the appropriateness of any tariffs that are imposed.”
The bill restores Congress’ authority and responsibility over tariffs as outlined in Article I, Section 8. Under this legislation:
To enact a new tariff, the President must notify Congress of the imposition of (or increase in) the tariff within 48 hours
The congressional notification must include an explanation of the president’s reasoning for imposing or raising the tariff, and
Provide analysis of potential impact on American businesses and consumers
Within 60 days, Congress must pass a joint resolution of approval on the new tariff, otherwise all new tariffs on imports expire after that deadline
Congress has the ability to end tariffs at any time by passing a resolution of disapproval
Anti-dumping and countervailing duties are excluded
Click
HERE
to view the full bill text.
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