Senators Cantwell, Grassley Introduce Bill to Limit Presidential Tariff Authority

Senators Maria Cantwell and Chuck Grassley have introduced the bipartisan Trade Review Act of 2025, aimed at limiting the president's unilateral power to impose tariffs. The proposed legislation would require the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of enacting any new tariffs, which would expire after 60 days unless approved by Congress. This bill seeks to reassert Congress's constitutional authority over trade policy, a role that lawmakers argue has been largely ceded to the executive branch in recent years. Both Cantwell and Grassley emphasized that the legislation is modeled after the War Powers Resolution, underscoring the potential economic impact of trade wars on American families and businesses. The initiative comes in response to President Trump's recent sweeping tariffs, which have drawn criticism from both parties. This marks a significant bipartisan effort to reshape U.S. trade policy and ensure greater legislative oversight.