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GOP Rep Don Bacon Pushes Legislation to Rein in Presidential Power on Tariffs
President Donald Trump’s recent tariff actions have sparked a push from U.S. Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) to limit the president’s power over trade policy. Bacon has announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at restoring Congress’ authority to impose tariffs, arguing that Trump’s moves are not in line with what voters intended.
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The proposed bill is drawing support from both sides of the aisle, with concerns mounting over the economic consequences of tariff escalation.
Bacon’s bill, which will be introduced soon, follows a similar effort in the Senate led by Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA).
Known as the Trade Review Act of 2025, the measure aims to provide Congress with more oversight over presidential decisions on tariffs.
Under the bill, the president would be required to notify Congress 48 hours in advance of imposing or increasing tariffs, along with a detailed explanation of their potential economic impact.
This would allow lawmakers to respond with a joint resolution if necessary, according to Trending Politics.
The push for legislative change comes amid growing concerns over the impact of tariffs on the economy, particularly on Wall Street.
Bacon, who expressed his worries during an appearance on CBS’s “Face the Nation,” emphasized that the Constitution grants Congress the authority to levy tariffs and taxes, a power he believes should not rest solely with the executive branch.
“We gave some of that power to the executive branch, and that was a mistake,” Bacon said. “It’s time that Congress restores its authorities here.”
While Bacon acknowledged that passing the legislation in the House would be difficult, he remains hopeful that pressure from the Senate and the growing public concern about economic instability will push the bill forward.
“If we continue to see the stock market go a certain direction, or if we see inflation or unemployment shift in a bad way, I think this bill becomes a very viable bill,” he said.
Cantwell, a key supporter of the legislation, praised the initial bipartisan backing, with seven Republican senators already on board as co-sponsors.
She pointed out that the bill has been met with positive feedback from Wall Street, which has been increasingly wary of the long-term consequences of the president’s tariff strategy.
“The anxiety is real,” Cantwell said, highlighting the widespread concerns about the negative effects of the tariffs.
The Trade Review Act of 2025 would provide a critical check on the president’s power over trade and tariffs.
Critics argue that the current system, which allows the president to impose tariffs without sufficient congressional oversight, has led to economic instability.
By restoring some of Congress’ control over trade policy, the bill aims to prevent future tariff decisions from creating additional market uncertainty and protecting the economy from unpredictable disruptions.
As the bill moves through the legislative process, its future remains uncertain.
However, with increasing bipartisan support and attention from both parties, Congress is taking steps to address the growing concerns regarding the extent of presidential authority over tariffs and its potential impact on the economy.
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