According to The Hill, seven Republican senators have signed onto a bipartisan bill—the Trade Review Act of 2025—which seeks to require congressional approval for President Donald Trump's imposition of high tariffs on US trade partners. Trump has already threatened to veto the legislation.
The proposed bill aims to curtail the president's ability to unilaterally impose tariffs without congressional approval. It mandates that the president notify Congress within 48 hours of imposing or increasing tariffs and provide a clear explanation for such actions. Furthermore, the bill requires the US government to assess the potential impact of new or increased tariffs on American businesses and consumers.
Crucially, the legislation also provides Congress with the authority to block tariff measures through a joint disapproval resolution within a 60-day window. If Congress does not explicitly approve Trump's tariff measures within this timeframe, the measures must be terminated.
The White House has issued a policy statement arguing that the bill would severely limit the president's ability to address national emergencies and foreign threats, powers that Congress has long recognized and courts have upheld.
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