Senators introduce bipartisan bill to give Congress more power over tariffs

Washington’s Cantwell pushes plan to rein in Trump’s tariff power

Washington Sen. Maria Cantwell has emerged as a leading voice in Congress opposing President Donald Trump’s universal tariffs announced last week.

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 …

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.

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.

Moran endorses federal legislation restoring congressional authority over trade tariffs

TOPEKA — Republican U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas pushed back against President Donald Trump’s vision of a trade war by joining a dozen cosponsors of federal legislation restricting unilateral tariffs without consent of Congress.