A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced legislation to limit the president's authority to impose tariffs without congressional approval.
The proposed Trade Review Act of 2025, led by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), would require the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of imposing new tariffs and obtain congressional approval within 60 days. The move comes in response to President Donald Trump's recent announcement of sweeping new tariffs as part of his trade strategy. Lawmakers argue that Congress has long abdicated its constitutional role in trade policy and are seeking to restore balance.
The bill reflects growing concern over the economic and diplomatic fallout from unilateral tariff decisions.
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This is exactly why strong leadership gets bogged down—Congress should stop tying the president's hands and let him do what’s best for the country without all this red tape.
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It’s about time Congress stepped up and took back some control over trade policy—presidents, especially Trump, have been using tariffs like a political weapon with zero accountability. These decisions have real consequences for American workers and consumers, and they shouldn’t be made on a whim. This bill is a solid step toward restoring some democratic oversight and protecting the economy from reckless trade wars.
Finally, Congress is waking up and trying to claw back some of the unchecked power it handed over to the executive—about time they remembered the Constitution.
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Sen. Grassley Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Claw Back Tariff Power From Trump
Sen. Chuck Grassley, a Republican from Iowa, and Sen. Maria Cantwell, a Democrat from Washington, introduced the Trade Review Act of 2025. The bill would require the president to notify Congress of any new tariff within 48 hours of its imposition.
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Bipartisan senators’ bill would require Congress to approve new tariffs
Two senior lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill that would reassert Congress' powers over U.S. tariffs, a day after President Donald Trump announced a new wide-ranging tariff strategy during his "Liberation Day" speech on Wednesday.
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