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Congress·In Committee·H.J.Res. 147

House Bill Would End Trump's National Emergency Behind Brazil Tariffs

Terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Brazil.

about 2 months ago·View on Congress.gov

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Key Points

  • Congress would end the national emergency that was used to put extra import duties on goods from Brazil.

    From policy text

    “Terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Brazil.”
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  • If it becomes law, those added tariffs tied to the emergency would stop, which could lower costs for some imported Brazilian products.

    From policy text

    “Terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Brazil.”
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  • U.S. businesses that rely on Brazilian imports could see more predictable prices and supply, while companies competing with imports could face more competition.
  • This action would also limit the President’s emergency powers for this specific trade move, shifting the issue back toward normal trade tools.
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Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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Feb 2, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Feb 2, 2026

Introduced in House

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

After the resolution is enacted (signed into law or otherwise takes effect).

If Congress passes the joint resolution and it becomes law, the national emergency used to impose extra duties on imports from Brazil ends.

The extra import duties tied to that emergency would stop going forward, which can lower costs for importers and may reduce prices for some goods over time.

Within days to weeks after the change takes effect.

Importers update shipping and customs paperwork to reflect the end of the emergency-based duties.

Companies may see lower charges at the border on covered goods, improving cash flow and reducing per-order costs.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Brazil.

Bill NumberHJRES 147
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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