Lawmakers pursue avenues to counter Trump tariffs
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Washington — Backlash to President Trump's tariffs cropped up throughout Capitol Hill in recent days, as Democrats, and some Republicans, expressed concern about the sweeping levies on foreign imports — while putting forward a handful of possible methods to counter them. On April 2, the president announced a 10% baseline tariff on all U.S. trading partners while increasing levies on dozens of countries that charge higher taxes on American exports. And after what Mr.
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Main Idea: Lawmakers are trying several ways to limit President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, but the efforts face steep political and legal hurdles.
Key Points:
- Senators Maria Cantwell and Chuck Grassley introduced a bipartisan bill that would give Congress more control over new tariffs.
- Their proposal would require the president to give Congress 48 hours’ notice and an explanation before raising tariffs.
- House Democrats also moved to force votes on blocking Trump’s latest tariffs, but those efforts are unlikely to clear all the steps needed to become law.
- House Republican leaders have tried to block members from forcing votes on the tariffs, showing the fight over trade policy is deepening in Congress.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Trump’s tariffs could raise prices for households and squeeze small businesses that rely on imported goods or parts.
Positive Impact
Cantwell and Grassley’s bill could give Congress more control over tariffs, which may limit sudden costs for consumers and workers.
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Congressional committee that opposed an amendment tied to stopping procedural barriers on tariff votes.
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