House Bill Would End Trump's National Emergency Behind Brazil Tariffs
This bill is currently sitting in the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. No action has been taken on this proposal since February 2026. Because most bills do not receive a committee vote, this proposal is considered stalled.
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Senator Tim Kaine and a bipartisan group introduced resolutions to terminate national emergencies used to justify tariffs on Brazil and Canada. The move triggers a law allowing Congress to block emergency powers, forcing Republicans to go on the record regarding the economic impact of the duties.
A bipartisan group of senators is renewing its push to block President Trump's tariffs by introducing resolutions to end the national emergencies underpinning them. The effort targets the 50% duties on Brazil, which lawmakers argue are politically motivated and harmful to U.S. consumers.
Following a Supreme Court ruling invalidating IEEPA-based tariffs, the 40% surcharge on Brazilian products has been nullified. The article discusses the legal battle over the 'national emergency' justification and the shift toward new statutory authorities for trade restrictions.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Brazil.
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