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Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Senators Attempt to Stop Tariff Chaos

Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced the bipartisan Trade Review Act of 2025, which would restore congressional oversight over President Trump’s tariff taxes. The bill aims to bring stability and accountability to U.S. trade policy by reestablishing limits on the president’s ability to unilaterally impose tariffs without the approval of Congress. The legislation was also sponsored by Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and several others. The legislation follows Senate passage of Klobuchar’s bipartisan resolution with Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Mark Warner (D-VA) to end President Trump’s tariff taxes on Canadian goods. Altogether, the senators say Trump’s tariff taxes will raise consumer costs by almost $4,000 per household. “The erratic way these tariffs have been announced, unannounced, and re-announced has made it difficult for families and businesses to plan for the future,” Klobuchar said. “The legislation would restore stability to our trade policy by ensuring they’re subject to additional review.”