Bill · S. 1272· Senate(119-S-1272)
Trade Review Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/3/2025
- Last activity
- 4/3/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2173-2174)
- Sponsored by
- Maria Cantwell
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 7
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Trade Review Act of 2025 aims to require the President to notify Congress when imposing or increasing duties on imported articles. This notification must include the reasoning for the duty and an assessment of its impact on U.S. businesses and consumers. Under this bill, any such duty would expire after 60 days unless Congress passes a joint resolution of approval. Congress also maintains the power to stop a duty by passing a joint resolution of disapproval. This specific review process does not apply to antidumping and countervailing duties.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill mandates transparency by requiring the President to explain the reasoning and impact of new duties.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+3
Increased transparency regarding duties may help consumers understand and prepare for cost changes.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+2
The bill provides oversight that may protect businesses from sudden, unreviewed duty increases.
The opposite
Does this give the federal government more power?-2
The bill curtails unilateral presidential power by requiring congressional approval for certain duties.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency: The President must submit a notification to Congress within 48 hours of imposing or increasing a duty, which includes an explanation of the reasoning and an assessment of the potential impact on United States businesses and consumers (Section 2(a)).
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Congressional Oversight: Congress has the ability to approve a duty via a joint resolution of approval to ensure it remains in effect beyond 60 days (Section 2(b)).
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Power to Stop Duties: Congress can use a joint resolution of disapproval to ensure a duty ceases to have force or effect (Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Time Limits on Duties: Any duty on an imported article will automatically remain in effect for a period of no more than 60 days unless Congress takes action to approve it through a joint resolution of law (Section 2(b)).
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Exclusions from Review: This oversight process does not apply to antidumping and countervailing duties imposed under title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 (Section 2(d)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+3Improves Small Business Support+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Increases Federal Power-2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+2
- 4/4/2025
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 4/3/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2173-2174)
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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