Congressional Authority Over Tariffs

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) is advocating for the Trade Review Act of 2025 to reassert Congress' authority over tariffs, requiring approval for new tariffs and allowing Congress to end them with a resolution. This aims to have a rules-based approach to trade agreements.

Key Points

  • Critical need for Congress to review trade issues
  • Importance of a rules-based approach in trade agreements
  • Avoidance of economic disruption through tariffs

Pros

  • Reasserts Congress' authority over tariffs
  • Requires approval for new tariffs
  • Allows Congress to end tariffs with a resolution
  • Promotes a rules-based approach to trade agreements

Cons

  • May face resistance in passing both the Senate and the House
  • Potential for political gridlock in approving or disapproving tariffs