Senators introduce bipartisan bill to give Congress more power over tariffs

Hurd introduces bill requiring congressional approval for tariffs

Western Colorado Republican Jeff Hurd has introduced legislation that would curtail President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs that have rocked the global economy.

Gillibrand-backed bill would curb Trump’s tariff authority

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., speaks at a confirmation hearing, at the Capitol in Washington.(John McDonnell / AP)While President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements roil the markets, some lawmakers are challenging the president’s actions.On Wednesday, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a press conference after she signed a bipartisan bill requiring Trump to explain the reasoning and the impacts of any new tariffs to Congress within 48 hours…

Sen. Maria Cantwell says there is bipartisan support to rein Trump’s tariffs

President Trump’s escalating tariffs on trading partners has not only rattled U.S. and international markets – it’s also set off alarm bells in Congress.In response, a group of Senators have introduced bipartisan legislation to reign in presidential power on tariffs. Sens. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash. and Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa have introduced a bill requiring the president to notify Congress of impending tariffs within 48 hours. Congress would have …

Republican lawmaker on why he is challenging Trump's authority on tariffs

Rep. Jeff Hurd, of Colorado, is among a small group of Republicans openly challenging President Trump's authority over tariffs. Hurd is co-sponsoring a bill that would require Congressional approval.

Senate Democrat Ron Wyden Says He’ll Force Vote on Repealing Trump Tariffs

Democratic Senator Ron Wyden said Tuesday he will force a vote on repealing the sweeping global tariffs Donald Trump announced last week, testing political support for the president’s trade war.

Moran endorses federal legislation restoring congressional authority over trade tariffs

U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, a Kansas Republican, eager for Congress to reclaim constitutional authority over unilateral tariffs imposed by executive branch.