Lawmaker introduces bill to reclaim congressional control over tariffs

Jul 22, 2026

A lawmaker told the Senate Committee the administration's tariff policy has raised costs for families and businesses and introduced the "Congressional Trade Powers Reform Act" to require congressional approval for presidential tariffs and create an advisory committee.

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A lawmaker told the Senate Committee on Finance that the Trump administration's trade agenda has fallen short of promises to lower costs, confront China and open markets for farmers and small businesses, and announced new legislation to curb presidential tariff authority.

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