Stopping a Rogue President on Trade Act

Sponsor: Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic-CA)April 10, 2025

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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Ends certain import taxes and requires Congress to approve most new trade tariffs.

This bill would end specific import taxes (tariffs) currently in place on certain goods. It would also require the President to get approval from Congress before putting new tariffs on imported goods or changing trade deals, giving Congress more say in trade policy.

What Would Change

Right now, the President can put tariffs on imported goods or change trade deals using emergency powers without needing Congress's approval. Tariffs from Executive Orders 14257, 14193, and 14194 are currently active. If this bill passes, those specific tariffs would end, and the President would need Congress's approval for most new tariffs or changes to trade agreements.

Key Provisions

Ends specific import taxes (tariffs) currently in place from Executive Orders 14257, 14193, and 14194, and any similar future orders.
Requires the President to get Congress's approval through a joint resolution before imposing most new tariffs, import limits, or changing trade agreement benefits.
Excludes certain types of tariffs from needing congressional approval, such as those that counter unfair trade practices or those allowed by international dispute rulings.
Sets up a faster process in Congress for voting on these joint resolutions of approval for tariffs or trade changes.

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Stopping a Rogue President on Trade Act

What Would Change

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